§ 2. Mr. Charles Brownasked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that skilled machine-tool fitters of 26 years of age are still being called up for Army service; whether he has received any representations from the trade unions concerned; and what further steps he proposes to take to prevent essential war industries being deprived of their labour in this way?
§ Mr. BevinMachine-tool fitters are reserved at and above the age of 18, and I am not aware that such men are being called up for military service. If my hon. Friend will furnish particulars of the cases he has in mind, I will make inquiries.