HC Deb 07 March 1939 vol 344 c1936W

Number of recruits rejected, attested and finally approved, during themonths ended 31st December,

Total applicants to enlist 61,552
Casualties before attestation:
(i) On medical and physical grounds 9,353
(ii) Ineligible on other grounds 7,435
(iii) Failed to appear for medical examination or attestation 4,042
Total casualties before attestation 20,835
Attested 40,717
Casualties after attestation:
(iv) On medical and physical grounds 341
(v) Ineligible on other grounds 1,466
(vi) Deserted 83
Total casualties after attestation 1,890
Finally approved 38,827