HC Deb 27 May 1930 vol 239 c1003W
Mr. D. G. SOMERVILLE

asked the Secretary of State for War if there has been any improvement in recruiting during the past five months; and whether the position in this respect is now satisfactory?

Mr. SHAW

Compared with the same period in the previous recruiting year, there was a fall in the intake of recruits during the past five months. I regret that the position cannot be regarded as satisfactory.