HC Deb 01 April 1930 vol 237 cc1103-4W
Mrs. HAMILTON

asked the Secretary of State for War the number and percentage of recruits rejected through failure to pass the educational test, and the standard of that test?

Mr. SHAW

In the Foot Guards and Infantry the educational standard required of recruits is that they should be able to read and write. In other Corps it varies with the requirements of the Corps. I regret that no information is available in the War Office to show the number of applicants for enlistment who failed to pass the educational test.