§ Mr. DUNCAN MILLARasked what is the present standard of vision required in the case of applicants for commissions in the Army and the Reserve; and whether applicants who are below the standard required for active service are being accepted for Home service?
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§ Mr. TENNANTThe vision of applicants for commissions in the Army must not be below 6/24 without glasses and, after correction with glasses, it must be normal in the better eye and 6/12 in the other. For candidates for the Special Reserve of Officers the standard required is as just stated, except that vision without glasses in each eye must not be below 6/36. There is no special standard required for active service as distinct from Home service.