HC Deb 03 February 1931 vol 247 cc1618-9
39. Mr. D. G. SOMERVILLE

asked the Secretary of State for War for how long it is intended to continue the special recruiting campaign for the Army?

Mr. SHAW

As a large number of infantry recruits is still required to make good the cumulative deficiencies of the past two years, the campaign will be continued in a modified form but how long it will be necessary I cannot say.

Mr. MARJORIBANKS

Will the right hon. Gentleman say whether he thinks the deprivation of Certificate "A" is likely to encourage the obtaining of officers for the Army?

40. Mr. HORE-BELISHA

asked the Secretary of State for War how many applications for enlistment in His Majesty's Army were made in 1930, and how many men were accepted?

Mr. SHAW

The total number of persons served with notice papers during the recruiting year ended 30th September last was 66,717, of whom 26,550 were finally approved.

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

Were the rejections on the ground of inadequate physical fitness?

Mr. SHAW

Certainly, the overwhelming majority of them were.

Viscountess ASTOR

Does that not show the real necessity for open air nursery schools?