HC Deb 18 December 1936 vol 318 cc2806-7W
Major PROCTER

asked the Secretary of State for War what steps are being taken to bring to the notice of suitable persons in the distressed areas the advantages offered by service in the Army?

Sir V. WARRENDER

No special steps in the matter of recruiting propaganda are being taken in the depressed areas as compared with the rest of the country, but an intensive campaign by means of posters and leaflets is now being conducted in a number of towns among which certain towns in the depressed areas are included.

Major PROCTER

asked the Minister of Labour whether information regarding the conditions of entry into the Army is posted in hostels used by transferees from the depressed areas?

Mr. E. BROWN

Accommodation in hostels is provided by my Department only for persons under the age of 18 who have been transferred to employment. Information regarding entry into the Army is not posted in these hostels.

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