§ Mr. P. A. HARRISasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether it is intended to utilise the services of the men from forty-three to fifty called to the Colours for service in India; and, if so, whether the Government has given due consideration to the fact that it is difficult for older men to adapt themselves to new climatic conditions and the hardship it entails on middle-aged men to be sent so far from their homes?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONI regret that I can give no pledge that such men will not be sent to India, but I can assure my hon. Friend that the utmost care will continue to be exercised to ensure that men sent overseas are fit for the duties they will be called upon to perform.