HC Deb 25 July 1940 vol 363 c955
10. Sir Ernest Graham-Little

asked the Minister of Labour whether he will consider the exemption from military service of men of military age in charge of libraries at medical schools when the removal of these officers would result in closure or diminished usefulness of the library in their charge, with consequent injury to medical education and research?

Mr. Bevin

Under the Schedule of Reserved Occupations, a full-time librarian or assistant librarian of an association or institution for research or advanced study is reserved from military service at and above the age of 30.

Sir E. Graham-Little

Will my right hon. Friend take into consideration those below the age of 30, many librarians being quite young men?

Mr. Bevin

I am afraid that it would be very difficult to begin making exceptions.