HC Deb 06 August 1940 vol 364 cc61-2W
Mr. J. P. Morris

asked the Secretary of State for War if he has considered the letter addressed to his Department (A.G. 12), dated 17th July, from Mr. C. A. Watson, of Hartsmead, Arden Grove, Harpenden; and if he has taken any action in regard to the subject matter of the letter?

Mr. Eden

Mr. Watson's letter, renewing a previous and unsuccessful application to be appointed to the Army Officers Emergency Reserve, has been under consideration. Enrolment in the Army Officers Emergency Reserve is dependent on the possession of suitable military or technical qualifications, and Mr. Watson, although he served in the last war, does not appear to possess such qualifications as would warrant appointment to a commission otherwise than through the ranks.