HC Deb 04 December 1928 vol 223 c997
14. Mr. SAKLATVALA

asked the Secretary of State for War what is the present strength of the Army Supplementary Reserve; and whether any preference is given to trade union men in the recruitment of this force?

Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANS

The strength of the Supplementary Reserve on 1st November last was 576 officers and 14,451 other ranks. The answer to the second part of the question is in the negative.