§ 60. Major GLYNasked the Secretary of State for War to what extent the recent special effort to obtain recruits for the infantry of the line has been successful; what the effective strength of the infantry; and what percentage of the recruits were rejected for medical reasons during the last three months?
§ Mr. SHAW3,842 recruits for the infantry of the line were finally approved last month compared with 2,391 during the same month last year. The regimental strength of the infantry of the line, including those in India, on 1st January, 1931, was 96,749. As regards the last part of the question, information as to the percentage of recruits rejected on medical and physical grounds during January is not yet available, but the percentage for all arms of the Regular Army during the three months ended 31st December, 1930, was 53.6.
§ Major GLYNCan the right hon. Gentleman say what steps he has taken to advertise in the Employment Exchanges the advantages of joining the services?