HC Deb 21 August 1916 vol 85 cc2305-6W
Mr. PROTHERO

asked the Secretary of State for War whether the primary military examination referred to by the Financial Secretary to the War Office is the first medical examination of recruits which was carried out under the group system when recruits were examined by medical men in civil practice and medical men in charge of troops, and were then classified as fit or unfit for military service?

Mr. FORSTER

This is a military examination carried put by the recruiting officer. It is not a medical examination and is not carried out by medical men.