§ 44. Mr. KINGasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that men now being called up under the Derby scheme are not receiving the promised option of choosing Territorial regiments whereas others are now being drafted into Territorial units; and what action he proposes to take?
§ Mr. TENNANTAs my hon. Friend was informed on the 27th January, as far as possible the wishes of men who have voluntarily attested under the Group system to serve in particular branches of the Army are respected, but no absolute pledge can be given that all wishes can be complied with. It must depend on the requirements of the various branches, but my hon. Friend can rest assured that the Territorial Force shall receive its full share of recruits under the Group System.