HC Deb 31 July 1935 vol 304 cc2635-6
19. Mr. G. GRIFFITHS

asked the Secretary of State for Air the number of applications for enlistment in the Royal Air Force during the past six months, and the number accepted?

The SECRETARY of STATE for AIR (Sir Philip Cunliffe-Lister)

During the six months ending 24th July, 27,938 definite applications for enlistment were received and of these, 3,614 have been accepted.

Mr. PALING

Can the right hon. Gentleman say how many were refused on grounds of physical fitness?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

No, Sir.