§ 18. Mr. Dayasked the Secretary of State for War the number of recruits accepted for the Territorial Army during the 12 months ended to the last convenient date?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaDuring the 12 months ended 31st October last, 43,933 recruits were finally approved for the Territorial Army, being an increase of 10,536 on the number finally approved during the 12 months ended 31st October, 1936. The figure is a record one for a normal year.
§ Mr. DayIs it a fact that some recruits are rejected for some units because they are already over the establishment?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaThe hon. Member is perfectly correct. There are waiting lists in the case of some units, and the services of these applicants cannot, therefore, be utilised in those establishments.