HC Deb 03 May 1939 vol 346 c1897W
Mr. Lyons

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he can state the number of persons already accepted on the Officers' Emergency Reserve; the number of applicants declined only on account of the closing of the list; and whether and when it is proposed to reopen that list?

Sir V. Warrender

The number of persons now enrolled in the Officers' Emergency Reserve is 7,639, and 4,384 applications have been declined owing to the closing of the list. There is still a large number of outstanding applications to be dealt with, and it is not proposed to reopen the list until these have been considered, which is likely to take at least two months.

Mr. Lyons

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he will make arrangements during this summer for facilities for training for members of the Officers' Emergency Reserve?

Sir V. Warrender

Yes, Sir. In addition to the training with Supplementary Reserve or Territorial Army units, which members of the Officers' Emergency Reserve may perform, courses of instruction are being arranged for members who have been selected for immediate appointments on mobilisation.