HC Deb 28 October 1918 vol 110 cc1104-5
30. Mr. G. LAMBERT

asked the Minister of National Service whether he will suspend the medical examination of ploughmen, whose labours now are vital if the corn for next year's harvest is to be planted?

The JOINT PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of NATIONAL SERVICE (Mr. Beck)

I am sending my right hon. Friend a copy of an instruction which has recently been issued in connection with the subject referred to in his question.

Mr. LAMBERT

Will my hon. Friend give us now what I ask for in the question?

Mr. BECK

I am a little anxious not to open the door too wide, but the instruction amounts to this, that without abandoning the policy entirely, our officials are keeping in the closest touch with local war agricultural committees, and consulting them most fully before disturbing the man.