§ 15. Mr. THURTLEasked the Secretary of State for War the number of lads under 18 recruited for the Army during the six months ended 31st October last?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANS962 were recruited as boys.
§ Mr. THURTLEIs the right hon. Gentleman satisfied that these lads fully understand the nature of the calling?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSYes; the bulk of them were being trained at Chepstow for the tradesmen classes in the Army. Some were drummer boys, and I think every drummer boy knows what his calling is.