§ 27. Mr. H. Hyndasked the Secretary of State for War the basis of selection for a potential officers' squad at the Guards Depot as a necessary preliminary for National Service men who wish to be commissioned into Foot Guards regiments.
§ Mr. HeadAs in all regiments where applicants greatly outnumber vacancies, selection is based on an interview and the efficiency shown during preliminary training.
§ Mr. HyndCan the right hon. Gentleman give an assurance that it is efficiency that is the basis of the interview and not the old school tie.
§ Mr. HeadThere are a very large number of applicants. They want good officers and, by past and present results, they get them.