§ 36. Dr. Kingasked the Secretary of State for War if he will exempt men who have done active service in Korea from Z Reserve call-up.
§ Mr. HeadNo Reservist who was called up from civilian life for service in Korea will be recalled for training this year. It may be necessary, however, to 23 recall a few Regular Reservists with Korean service who have recently completed their Colour service.
§ 37. Colonel Ralph Clarkeasked the Secretary of State for War if he will, in future, ensure that Z Reservists serve their training with the nearest possible Territorial unit to their homes, which should encourage them to undertake Territorial service afterwards.
§ 38. Mr. Ian Harveyasked the Secretary of State for War what steps he has taken to ensure that men are not called up under the Z Reserve scheme with Territorial Army units from an unreasonable distance of the headquarters of those un its.
§ Mr. HeadI have arranged for a resort, with the object of selecting men for units near their homes, to be made of all reservists who are to be called up for training with Territorial Army units this year. This has been done. I would, however, remind my hon. Friends that, owing to the increasing specialisation of the Army, the need to get the right man in the right job often conflicts with the attempt to post men to units near their homes. As a result, the extent to which geographical posting is possible inevitably varies in different arms and units.
§ Colonel ClarkeDoes my right hon. Friend appreciate that, even with the qualifications he has given, this news will be a source of satisfaction to Territorial officers who are keen on recruiting, and who regret that something of the same sort has not been done before?