HC Deb 06 June 1917 vol 94 c158W
Mr. KING

asked the Under-Secretary of State for War what is the number of officers on the recruiting staff of the War Office who have received commissions since the 1st January, 1917, and are under forty years of age?

Mr. MACPHERSON

Sixteen commissions on the recruiting staff in the War Office have been given to gentlemen under forty years of age since 1st January, 1917. Of these,

  • 9 have been totally rejected for service.
  • 1 was classed B iii.
  • 4 were classed C iii.
  • 1 was classed C ii.
  • 1 was classed C i.