§ 71. Colonel WEDGWOODasked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the situation in France, His Majesty's Government have considered the possibility of stopping the recruiting of men over forty-three years of age and the consequent break up of their businesses?
§ The MINISTER of NATIONAL SERVICE (Sir Auckland Geddes)My right hon. Friend has asked me to reply. The policy with regard to recruiting in relation to the situation by sea, on the land, and in the air is continuously before the Government. So far I am unaware of any ground for relaxing in any way our effort to maintain our forces at full strength.
§ Colonel WEDGWOODCan nothing be done to stop the recruiting of single-busi- 280 ness men over forty-three, in view of the change in the situation? I press for an answer to that question.
§ Mr. SPEAKERThat is the same question as the hon. and gallant Gentleman has on the Paper.