HC Deb 01 November 1949 vol 469 cc33-4W
102. Mr. Janner

asked the Secretary of State for War to what extent posters and pamphlets giving particulars of the Territorial Army are posted in demobilisation centres to encourage demobilised men to join the Territorials.

Mr. Shinwell

It is not the policy of my Department to publicise the Territorial Army at release centres since on release men are generally preoccupied with the problems of adjusting themselves to civilian life and employment, A leaflet appealing for men to join the Territorial Army is, however, sent to each man when his final payment is made prior to release. In addition, the address and particulars of discharged National Service men are notified through the Territorial and Auxiliary Forces Association to the local Territorial Army units who may contact the men by any method decided by the commanding officers.