Mr. Whiteleyasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that when recruits are found to have unsound teeth recruiting sergeants are recommending them to join approved societies who supply dentures as an additional benefit; and whether he is prepared to stop this unfair form of canvassing?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaThe suggestion made is difficult to reconcile with the fact that dentures are now supplied at the public expense to recruits who need them; but, if specific instances can be given, investigations will be made.