§ 4. Sir JOHN SPEARasked the Minister of National Service if he is aware that Private Joseph Cole, No. 46401, Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry, has a farm of 40 acres at West Putford, Brandis Corner, Devon, and was called to join the Colours at four days' notice; is he aware that he left 7 acres of grass for hay and 12 acres of corn, with cattle and three working horses on the farm, and no male labour on the holding; and if he will arrange for Cole to go home to secure his crops and make arrangements for the management of the farm while he is in the Service?
§ Mr. PARKER (Lord of the Treasury)My right hon. Friend has asked me to reply. Inquiries are being made, and the hon. Member will be informed of the result.