HC Deb 23 June 1915 vol 72 c1155
14. Sir EDWIN CORNWALL

asked whether commanding officers at Home will be called upon to report upon the men in their battalions who, there is reason to think, are less likely to become as good soldiers as others and who may be mechanics by trade, with a view to the services of these men being utilised in the production of munitions and equipment?

Mr. TENNANT

The whole question is under consideration, and steps are being taken to liberate all mechanics by trade whose services are required for the production of munitions and equipment.