§ 41. Mr. Dayasked the Secretary of State for War the number of recruits who have enlisted into the Army during the three years ended on the last convenient 2894 date whose ages, subsequent to their enlistment, have been proved to be under 18 years; and the number of these who have been released, either on compassionate grounds or by purchase?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaMay I send the hon. Member a copy of the answer I gave to the hon. Member for the Attercliffe division of Sheffield (Mr. C. Wilson) on 7th July which contains the fullest information possessed by my Department.
§ Mr. DayWhat amount do the parents have to pay to obtain the release of their sons who have joined the Forces by giving a false age?