§ 34. Mr. WATTasked the Minister of National Service whether he has any official information showing that a considerable number of men in the country omitted to register under the Registration Acts, and are therefore overlooked in the calling-up notices; and is he aware that an opinion exists among those called up that such a body exists?
§ Mr. BECKNo, Sir; I am not aware that any considerable number of men have failed to register under the National Registration Acts. The provisions of the Act passed this year, and the importance of being able to produce a registration card at Employment Exchanges and in connection with the food-rationing schemes ought to secure a fairly complete check, and the National Service registers are being constantly revised. In spite of this, it is possible that there may be cases of failure to register, and if my hon. Friend knows of any such, I hope he will let me have full particulars.