§ Mr. Levyasked the Secretary of State for War whether the selection of men in the Home Guard for commissions is being done strictly on merit; and how these selections are made?
§ Captain MargessonIt is an instruction to the Selection Boards which recommend appointments to commissions in the Home Guard that officers will be chosen primarily for their powers of leadership and the confidence they are likely to inspire in all ranks, and that business, social or political prominence will not be regarded as a qualification in this respect. I have no reason to think that these instructions have not been carried out.
§ Mr. Rhys Daviesasked the Secretary of State for War what safeguards are employed to prevent feeble-minded persons enrolling as members of the Home Guard?
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§ Captain MargessonVolunteers for the Home Guard are registered at the local police station in the first instance, and, if they are considered suitable for enrolment, they are interviewed by the unit commander.