HC Deb 19 March 1941 vol 370 c166W
Sir J. Mellor

asked the Secretary of State for War what steps he proposes to take to increase the strength of the Auxiliary Territorial Service?

Captain Margesson

Steps have recently been taken to make the conditions of service in the Auxiliary Territorial Service more attractive, and, in particular, a system of dependants' allowances has been introduced. It is hoped that these changes will result in an increased flow of recruits. Further measures to increase the strength of the service are under active consideration.