HC Deb 03 October 1939 vol 351 c1804
33. Sir Ralph Glyn

asked the Secretary of State for War whether recruiting for the National Defence companies remains open, and whether any special steps are now taken, since the recruiting was removed from Territorial Army associations, to ensure that no undesirable characters are enlisted?

Sir V. Warrender

My right hon. Friend stated in reply to a question on 26th September, that he had in contemplation a change in the present method of manning vulnerable points. Except for officers, recruiting for National Defence companies is not open at present.

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