HC Deb 25 January 1944 vol 396 cc528-9
69. Flight-Lieutenant Raikes

asked the Secretary of State for War when Brigadier Frank Owen joined the Army; whether he joined as a volunteer or was called up with his age group; and when he was commissioned.

Sir J. Grigg

This officer was called up under the National Service Acts, and joined up on 26th March, 1942. He was commissioned with effect from 20th September, 1943, and I am informed that he is still a second lieutenant.