§ 39. Mr. D. G. SOMERVILLEasked the Secretary of State for War for how long it is intended to continue the special recruiting campaign for the Army?
§ Mr. SHAWAs 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. MARJORIBANKSWill 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-BELISHAasked 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. SHAWThe 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-BELISHAWere the rejections on the ground of inadequate physical fitness?