§ 40. Mr. Emrys Hughesasked the Secretary of State for War the cost of the recent Territorial Army Recruiting Exhibition held in Perth; how many people were present at the final ceremony addressed by Major-General C. M. Barber; and how many recruits were obtained.
§ Mr. ShinwellThe direct cost of this exhibition was about £ 80. In addition to 12 Association members and the staff of 24 who ran the exhibition, I understand that about 20 members of the 1014 public listened to the closing address. Eleven recruits were attested for the Territorial Army during the exhibition.
§ Mr. HughesIs the Minister aware of the very strong resentment felt by the Trades and Labour Council at the remarks made by the major-general at this meeting, and also at the remarks made by a lady known as "The Red Duchess"; and is he further aware that these demonstrations are not worth the money?
§ Mr. ShinwellWe do not hold these exhibitions primarily for the purpose of enlisting recruits on the spot. I am informed that this exhibition aroused considerable interest, since which recruitment has been on the up-grade.
Major LloydCould the Minister say whether the Trades and Labour Council referred to by the hon. Member was opposed to or gave any support whatever to this meeting?
§ Mr. ShinwellI imagine they must have done so, because they were obviously very much interested.