HC Deb 28 June 1938 vol 337 c1715
65. Mr. Mander

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he will consider the advisability of introducing into some of the recruiting posters an appeal to the sentiments widely held in this country associated with the preservation of peace through collective security and mutual assistance in accordance with the ideals and obligations of the Covenant of the League of Nations?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

Posters are technically designed to have the widest possible appeal.

Mr. Mander

Is the Minister aware that there are large numbers of young men in this country to whom an appeal on these lines would be far more effective than would any other?

Mr. Bevan

Is it not a fact that if an appeal were made on the lines suggested by the hon. Member, men would be recruited for the armed forces under false pretences?

Mr. H. G. Williams

Does not my right hon. Friend think that collective security would probably involve us in more wars?

Mr. Mander

Is not the real reason why such an appeal is not made that the Government do not believe in the policy?