§ 44. Mr. MANDERasked the Secretary of State for War whether, in any literature issued appealing for recruits to the 1019 Army, the precise objects for which the prospective soldiers would be asked to fight are clearly outlined; and whether the basis of the Government's foreign policy is in this connection indicated in a way that can be clearly understood by recruits?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for WAR (Mr. Duff Cooper)The answer to the first part of the question is in the negative; the second, therefore, does not arise.
§ Mr. MANDERDo not the Government realise that it will be very difficult for them to get recruits on the basis of their foreign policy, or lack of policy?
Viscountess ASTORCould the Government ask the League of Nations Union if they explain to those who join them whom they are going to fight and what they are going to fight with?
§ Sir W. BRASSIs it not a fact that recruits are asked for to defend their country?
§ Lieut.-Colonel MOOREDoes not the right hon. Gentleman think that the Oath of Allegiance taken by recruits is adequate in the same way as the Oath of Allegiance taken by Members of this House in regard to their duties?