HC Deb 16 July 1914 vol 64 c2103
Mr. AMERY

asked what were the total losses by desertion from the Regular Army in the five-year periods from 1904 to 1908 and from 1909 to 1913, respectively; and what was the percentage of desertions to the total number recruited in each of those periods?

Mr. TENNANT

The hon. Member will find much more complete information on this point than I could possibly give in answer to a question on page 68 of the General Annual Return.

Mr. AMERY

Is it a fact that the percentage of desertions has been much higher in the last five years than during the preceding five years?

Mr. TENNANT

Speaking from memory, I think the hon. Member is mistaken.