HC Deb 27 November 1928 vol 223 c262W
Mr. LUNN

asked the Secretary of State for Air how many men and boys offered themselves as recruits for the Royal Air Force during 1927; how many were accepted; and how many were rejected on medical grounds?

Sir S. HOARE

8,356 men presented themselves for recruitment and 2,171 boys sat for education test during 1927. Of these, 2,453 men and 1,030 boys were finally accepted, and 4,042 men and 192 boys were rejected on medical grounds.