– in the House of Commons am ar 29 Mawrth 1939.
Sir Edward Spears
, Carlisle
asked the Secretary of State for War whether he will consider calling up Army Reservists for training in modern weapons and new tactical methods?
Sir Victor Warrender
, Grantham
I would refer my hon. and gallant Friend to the statement made on this subject by my right hon. Friend in introducing the army Estimates on 8th March last.
Sir William Anstruther-Gray
, Lanarkshire Northern
Can my hon. Friend say what uniform is to be issued to these reservists?
Sir Victor Warrender
, Grantham
There is a regular schedule laid down. I can give my hon. Friend details, if he wishes.
Sir Edward Spears
, Carlisle
How soon will the process of taking out the total reservists be completed?
Sir Victor Warrender
, Grantham
I should like to see that question put upon the Paper.
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