§ Mr. D. G. SOMERVILLEasked the Secretary of State for War if there has been any improvement in recruiting during the past five months; and whether the position in this respect is now satisfactory?
§ Mr. SHAWCompared with the same period in the previous recruiting year, there was a fall in the intake of recruits during the past five months. I regret that the position cannot be regarded as satisfactory.