§ 8. Mr. Liddallasked the Minister of Labour whether he will consider the exemption from other military service of all skilled men of 35 years of age who are in the heavy industries who have served a minimum period of six months in the Home Guard, and passed the proficiency test, providing such men continue to serve in the Home Guard?
§ Mr. BevinSkilled men, aged 35 years and over, in the heavy industries are already reserved from military service. I should add that on grounds of general policy I am not prepared to make service in the Home Guard a ground of reservation.