§ 11. Mr. Bowdenasked the Secretary of State for War why Regular soldiers who have completed their service are unable to join T.A. Regiments; and if he will now permit these soldiers to join T.A. Regiments and give these units the benefit of their training and experience.
§ Mr. BellengerThere is no ban on Regular soldiers who have completed their Army service joining the Territorial Army. The ban is on those who have not4W completed their contract and still have a reserve liability.
§ 35. Colonel Gomme-Duncanasked the Secretary of State for War if he will give an assurance that all reasonable financial provision will be made to ensure the successful re-establishment of the T.A.
§ Mr. J. FreemanMy right hon. Friend will certainly endeavour to do so. He regards the successful re-establishment of the Territorial Army as of the first importance.