48. Mr. De la Bèreasked the Prime Minister whether he will give an assurance that at the earliest possible date after the cessation of hostilities they will take steps to relax, to some degree, the present methods of regimentation and compulsion which have been brought into being as a result of the war?
§ The Prime MinisterThe transition from war to peace will no doubt bring many changes in its train; but I do not desire at present to expatiate unduly on these topics.
Mr. De la BèreNevertheless, my right hon. Friend will recall that regimentation is a negation of all initiative, and seeing that he is the best exponent of initiative, will he be sympathetic towards this proposal?