HC Deb 23 October 1918 vol 110 c762
78. Mr. P. A. HARRIS

asked whether the undertaking that men over forty-three should not be required to go through the severe course of training required from younger men, but should be allowed to go through a modified course of drill and physical training, is being generally adhered to; and, if so, why a number of English recruits over forty-three have been sent to a training camp in county Galway, Ireland, and are required to go through the ordinary course along with young men, though some of these older men are graded B2?

Mr. MACPHERSON

The answer to the first part of my hon. Friend's question is in the affirmative. I am not aware of the conditions suggested at the camp referred to in the last part of the question, but, if fuller particulars are furnished, I shall be happy to cause inquiry to be made, if necessary.