HC Deb 29 June 1916 vol 83 c1031
67. Mr. HOGGE

asked the Under-Secretary for War why the War Office has ordered 300,000 copies of Army Form W 3299; and whether it is their intention to use them in recalling men already rejected on previous occasions as medically unfit, or whether the War Office still adheres to the pledge given by him on 24th May?

Mr. TENNANT

It is the intention of the War Office to use Army Form W 3299 for the purpose of calling up for reexamination those men who, under the instructions issued, are liable to be summoned for medical re-examination. There is no ground for the suggestion that anything inconsistent with what I said on the 24th May will be done.

Mr. HOGGE

Why does the right hon. Gentleman want 300,000 of these forms?

Mr. TENNANT

It is very difficult to say what number will be called up, and there is no means of ascertaining it. I should not think it an excessive number, but it may be.

Mr. G. TERRELL

Will Members of this House of military age who have not already joined the Forces have a copy of this form?

Mr. TENNANT

I shall be delighted to accommodate any gentleman.