§ 3. Mr. Collinsasked the Minister of Defence what efforts are made by his Department to inform British subjects entering this country from the Dominions and the Colonies, of the opportunities which exist for enlistment in the Armed Forces on Regular engagement.
§ Mr. H. MacmillanNo special measures are taken. The opportunities for British subjects, including those from overseas, to join the Forces are given ample publicity. Further information may be obtained from Service recruiting offices and Ministry of Labour employment exchanges.
§ Mr. CollinsIn view of the large number of immigrants in these days, and particularly the splendid record of men 1249 from the Colonies during the last war, will not the Minister make a special effort in this matter and not, as it were, let it go by default?
§ Mr. MacmillanI do not think that anything very special is required.
§ Brigadier RaynerIf a man becomes officially liable for service when he arrives here is he so informed?
§ Mr. MacmillanI should like notice of that question.
§ Mrs. BraddockHas the Minister any information about the society that is working in Jamaica providing money on a repayment basis to the men who wish to come to this country, and loaning more money for the purpose of enabling them to find housing accommodation here? Has the right hon. Gentleman any knowledge of this traffic, and, if he has not, will he make inquiries and find out whether there is any truth in this assertion?
§ Mr. MacmillanI must say that that question is not relevant either to the Question on the Paper or to my Department.