HC Deb 29 February 1916 vol 80 cc905-6W
Mr. DUNCAN MILLAR

asked 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?

Mr. TENNANT

The 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.