HC Deb 15 February 1927 vol 202 c732
11. Mr. HORE-BELISHA

asked the Secretary of State for War what percentage of new recruits for His Majesty's Army were discharged on account of some physical or medical disability in 1926 within 12 months of their acceptance?

Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANS

I regret that the information is not available for the precise periods mentioned by the hon. Member, but the percentage of recruits discharged within three months of enlistment for medical reasons during the year ended 30th September, 1926, was 2.18.