HC Deb 05 March 1946 vol 420 cc39-40W
104. Mr. Kenyon

asked the Secretary of State for War what steps his Department is taking to make up the large deficiency in R.A.S.C. officers so that the basic principles of age and service release may be adhered to and officers not penalised by undue retention in the Forces.

Mr. Lawson

Every possible step has been taken to meet the shortage of R.A.S.C. officers by means of increased output from O.C.T.U.'s, reduction in war establishments, and ready acceptance of volunteers who are prepared to defer release. In addition, G.H.Q., Middle East, have been instructed to employ officers of other arms on R.A.S.C. duties wherever possible, in order that the number of R.A.S.C. officers deferred as operationally vital may be reduced to the absolute minimum.