§ 51. Mr. Cocksasked the Prime Minister whether it is the intention of the Government that every adult should have his definitely assigned place and allotted task in the defence of Britain; and whether plans are being rapidly organised with that end in view?
§ Mr. AttleeIt is certainly the intention of His Majesty's Government to utilise the man-power of the nation in the best possible way and to the utmost limits practicable.
§ Mr. CocksIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that people want to do something 1001 for their country and are ready to do anything if only they are told what to do? We are far ahead of the Government in this matter.
§ Mr. AttleeWe quite recognise that everything should be done to find work for the people of this country.
§ Sir H. WilliamsIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that from the Central Register, which has been in operation for 10 months, only one-tenth of its 100,000 have been placed? Is the rest of the job proceeding more expeditiously?