HC Deb 25 May 1939 vol 347 cc2530-1W
Mr. Riley

asked the Secretary of State for War what is the position of those persons who may be liable to be called up under the Military Training Bill who made application to join local Territorial forces on or before 26th April, but whose applications were refused on the ground that they would be called up under the Military Training Act?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

Instructions have been issued to the effect that men who offered themselves for enlistment in the Territorial Army before 27th April, but whose enlistment was not proceeded with on the ground that they would be liable for service under the provisions of the Military Training Bill, should be notified that, if they enlist within 14 days of the receipt of such notification, they will be regarded as having been accepted for service in the Territorial Army before 27th April.