§ 47. Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKEasked the Prime Minister whether he is aware of the number of young men now serving as conductors on the London omnibuses; and whether the Government will approach the directors of the various companies with a view to facilities being given to these men to enlist for the duration of the War?
§ Mr. TENNANTThis possible source of supply for recruits is not being overlooked.
§ Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKEWill the right hon. Gentleman kindly answer my question? Is it not a fact that there are a very large number of young men now acting as conductors on omnibuses in London?
§ Mr. TENNANTThat is a very difficult question to answer.
§ Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKEI can answer it.
§ Mr. TENNANTIt may or may not be true. A large number have already joined and are now in the service of the Crown. 1555 I think probably those omnibus companies and the other companies concerned are not the only companies in this country of which what the hon. Gentleman says might not also be said.
§ Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKEBut does the right hon. Gentleman not think the time has come to approach these other companies as well to give their young men opportunities of joining the Army?
§ Mr. TENNANTAll the necessary steps are being taken.