§ 57. Mr. CROOKSasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether Territorial Artillery Reserve units are only allowed to recruit 25 per cent. of their proper establishment, although in some cases commanding officers have waiting lists of men desirous of joining and who will not enlist in the New Army; and, if 1306 so, will he state the reason for this restriction?
§ Mr. TENNANTIt has been found necessary to make this restriction. If my hon. Friend will be so good as to speak to me I will explain to him the position.