HC Deb 07 November 1939 vol 353 c64W
Mr. Markham

asked the Secretary of State for War how many men with scientific and engineering qualifications have been called up under the Military Service Act; and what provision is being made to use them in their technical capacities?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

I regret that the information asked for in the first part of the question is not available.

Men liable for national service are interviewed with a view to discovering their particular qualifications, and every effort is made to follow the recommendation of the interviewing authorities in the case of those who come to the Army.