HC Deb 09 June 1936 vol 313 cc3-4
2. Mr. LEWIS

asked the Secretary of State for War how many recruits have been obtained for the Regular Army since the beginning of the current year; and the corresponding figure for last year?

Mr. COOPER

The number of recruits obtained for the Regular Army during the first five months of this year was 10,371, and in the corresponding period of last year 12,229.

Mr. LEWIS

Does the Minister still think there is hope that we shall get the recruits required to complete the establishment this year?

Mr. COOPER

I should not like to abandon hope.

Mr. GEORGE GRIFFITHS

Will you ever be able to get them until you remove margarine from the dietary?

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