§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAasked the Secretary of State for War how many applications for enlistment in the British Army were made in 1929 and how many men were accepted?
§ Mr. SHAWThe number of applicants for enlistment in the Regular Army during the recruiting year ended 30th September, 1929, was 72,268 of whom 28,131 were finally approved.