HC Deb 12 March 1917 vol 91 cc717-8
66. Mr. BROOKES

asked the right hon. Member for Barnard Castle, as representing the Ministry of National Service, in what proportion the 500,000 men needed under the National Service scheme will be allocated to the various industries requiring their services?

Mr. BECK (Vice-Chamberlain of the Household)

My right hon. Friend has requested me to reply to this question. The National Service Volunteers available for transfer to fresh employment will be distributed among the various industries in accordance with their requirements, judged from the standpoint of national importance. These requirements must necessarily vary from time to time.