§ Mr. Shephardasked the Secretary of State for War if National Service recruits who, previous to enlistment, have passed Certificate A, parts 1 and 2, are entitled to wear the red star badge during their period of training.
§ Mr. ShinwellNational Service recruits who, while members of the Combined Cadet Force or Army Cadet Force, gained Certificate "A" continue to wear the red star proficiency badge during their training at arms basic training units, infantry group training battalions and training regiments. The badge is discarded on their being posted away from these establishments, or, in the case of men who are posted direct from arms basic training units to service units, on their attaining three months' service.