Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at on 9 March 1939.
I should greatly regret if it the House accepted that statement. These people are chosen because of their very special ability and knowledge, and the House will wish the greatest possible experience and knowledge to be brought to bear on this problem, so that the enrolment may be, as it is being, a great and resounding success. Perhaps the House will be interested to know that the latest figure for applications, up to last Saturday, was 480,000.