§ 36. Mr. Turtonasked the Minister of Agriculture whether any steps are being taken to train men and women as tractor-drivers in agriculture to replace those tractor-drivers under 25 years of age who may wish to join His Majesty's Forces?
§ Sir R. Dorman-SmithThe matter is under consideration, but I am not at present in a position to make any statement.
§ Mr. TurtonIs my right hon. and gallant Friend aware that the majority of the 43,000 tractors are being driven by men under the age of 25, who are not in the schedule of reserved occupations? Will he take early steps to ensure that these tractors will be driven in war time by trained persons?
§ Sir R. Dorman-SmithYes, Sir.