§ 5. Mr. KINGasked the Under-Secretary for War whether he is aware that there are over 800 British subjects of military age (under forty-one years) in Japan; that many British firms continue their businesses in Japan with male staffs unreduced in numbers; and that the Consular authorities have freely given certificates of exemption; and whether he intends to offer the assistance of members of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps to work in the offices and other occupations of British men in Japan so as to allow the men to return and serve in the Army?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONThe first three parts of my hon. Friend's question should be addressed to my right hon. Friend the Minister of National Service. The answer to the last part is in the negative.