HC Deb 31 October 1939 vol 352 c1726
22. Mr. Shinwell

asked the Secretary of State for War the number of men serving with the Army who have been selected for training as officers and the number actually promoted since the passing of the Military Training Act?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

From returns received to date, the number of men serving in the ranks who have, since the outbreak of war, been recommended for training as officers is about 7,000. Further returns are due, and it is expected that the total will be very considerably increased. The answer to the second part of the question is approximately 2,000.