§ 36. Mr. D. G. SOMERVILLEasked the Secretary of State for War if there has been any increase in recruiting as a result of the recent efforts to popularise the Army, especially on the county basis?
§ Mr. SHAWFrom the beginning of the special recruiting campaign on 1st January to 24th January, over 5,100 recruits were obtained for the Army, which compares with 3,500 during the corresponding period last year. Recruits were afforded special opportunities of enlisting in their county regiments.
§ Mr. SOMERVILLEHow long will this campaign be continued?