HC Deb 13 May 1930 vol 238 cc1647-9W
Earl of DALKEITH

asked the Secretary of State for War whether, with regard to the reduction of the permanent staff of the Territorial battalion recruited within the counties of Roxburgh, Sel-

of recruits to the British Army in each of the Welsh and English counties during each of the last six months?

Mr. SHAW

Statistics are not available to show the number of recruits by counties. The following table shows the number of recruits raised in Scotland and in the recruiting zones of England and Wales during the period in question:

kirk, and Berwick, from six to four, he will consider the reversal of this step in view of the impossibility of so few men discharging the duties entailed on them, especially in regard to recruiting, over such a wide area?

Mr. SHAW

Certain representations have been received in regard to this question, and are at present under consideration. I will communicate with the Noble Lord as soon as a decision is reached.

Forward to