HC Deb 05 June 1951 vol 488 cc91-2W
83. Mr. Bossom

asked the Secretary of State for War if the members of the National Rifle Association or the National Small-bore Rifle Association, who are expert marksmen, will be given preference for enlistment in the 200,000 persons defined as the total of the Home Guard.

Mr. Strachey

When the Home Guard is embodied, volunteers from among the members of these Associations will be very welcome. I do not think it will be necessary to give them preference for enlistment.