§ 45. Sir HENRY CRAIKasked the Prime Minister whether the use at first proposed to be made of the pink forms was approved by the Government as likely to assist recruiting; and, if so, what were the reasons for its abandonment?
§ Mr. TENNANTMy Noble Friend Lord Derby proposes to embody some new methods in the scheme for recruiting. It would be a mistake to say that the use of the pink forms has been abandoned.
46. Captain GUESTasked the Prime Minister whether he is now in a position to inform the House what decision, if any, the Government has arrived at on the question of National Service?
§ 47. Mr. AMERYasked the Prime Minister whether the new situation which has arisen in the Balkans, and its possible effect on our whole position in the East, has necessitated the revision of the figures, given by him and the Secretary of State for War to the Labour Conference on 28th September and has increased the urgency of a speedy decision on the question of National Service?
§ Mr. DILLONBefore the Prime Minister answers, I would like to ask whether his attention has been called to the fact that the East Dorset Liberal Association has repudiated the action of the hon. and gallant Member in this matter, and has unanimously decided against Conscription?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI am afraid that I cannot anticipate the statement I propose very shortly to make on this subject.