§ Mr. THOMASasked the Under-Secretary for War whether he is aware that men rejected since 14th August, 1915, are experiencing considerable difficulty in securing an armlet unless they submit to a further medical examination, and as a result of this they are in many cases refused employment; and whether therefore he will arrange to issue an armlet to all men rejected since the above-mentioned date?
§ Mr. TENNANTThe conditions under which armlets can be obtained by men rejected at a recruiting office were published in the Press of 27th December last. These conditions are as follows:—
In both cases if the men can produce Army Form B.2505A &/or Army Form B.2512A showing date and cause of rejection, no further examination is necessary, but if the cause of rejection is not stated on the certificate it is necessary to re - examine the man to decide whether he belongs to category (a) or category (b). There is no obligation on any man to submit to a second medical examination unless he is desirous of obtaining an armlet, but to obtain the armlet he must be medically examined unless his rejection certificate shows the cause of his rejection.
- (a) Men who have been rejected on account of organic disease are given an armlet, and their names are registered.
- (b) Men who have been rejected on account of eyesight or some slight physical defect are also given an armlet on condition that they will attest and be passed to the Army Reserve.