HC Deb 18 May 1943 vol 389 c930
38. Mr. Butcher

asked the President of the Board of Trade what steps he is taking to see that a sufficient number of cycle repairers remain to take care of the essential needs of the civilian population?

The President of the Board of Trade (Mr. Dalton)

The arrangements for the calling-up of men for military service are in the hands of my right hon. Friend the Minister of Labour. But my deferment officers are well aware of the need to maintain an adequate service for cycle repairs, and they are in close touch with the District Man-Power Boards.