§ 14. Major Petherickasked the Minister of Labour how many of those engaged in the publication and distribution of the paper, "Socialist Appeal," are of military age; and why those who are of military age have not been called up or, if unfit, transferred to work of national importance?
§ Mr. BevinI cannot ascertain that any applications for deferment of military service have been made in this connection.
§ Major PetherickWill the Minister examine the position in view of the reports that men responsible for distributing and publishing this newspaper are of military age? Will he look carefully at the case in view of that?
§ Mr. BevinIf anyone gives me the names of those who are distributing or publishing it I will look into the matter, but I really cannot act on these general statements.