§ Mr. W. J. Brownasked the Secretary of State for War how many military officers and assistant record officers in the Record Offices are of medical categories fitting them for service overseas.
§ Sir J. GriggI regret that it would not be in the public interest to give the figures asked for by the hon. Member. In order to serve overseas an officer must be in medical categories A or B, but over half the officers in Record Offices in these categories are over 50 years old and are not suitable on this account for service overseas. Those of the balance who are sufficiently experienced are either about to be sent overseas or are being held to meet commitments overseas in future. Assistant Record Officers are employed on civilian contracts and are not liable for service overseas. Their average age is at present 58.