HC Deb 21 June 1915 vol 72 c936
59. Mr. HOUSTON

asked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether he can state the total number of men in the British Army employed in clerical work; how many men are at present so employed in the United Kingdom; and whether he can state the number of men of military age employed in clerical work by the War Office?

Mr. TENNANT

I recognise the importance of the considerations the hon. Member has in mind. Every endeavour is made to restrict clerical work as much as possible, but I am afraid I cannot bring the matter to the exact test which is suggested.