HC Deb 12 October 1944 vol 403 c1911
9. Mr. Summers

asked the Minister of Labour if he will give instructions that greater leniency in call-up is to be shown in those cases where one-man businesses would be seriously prejudiced.

Mr. Bevin

This is one of the matters that I am considering at the present time. I must, however, have regard to all classes of the community if there are to be any modifications in existing arrangements.

Mr. Summers

Will the Minister take into account that the sacrifice entailed in many of these cases is shared by members of His Majesty's Forces, and that not only people in this country, but people serving overseas, are affected?

Mr. Bevin

I think I have largely met this trouble by the decision not to call up people over 35.

Major Woolley

As consideration is to be given to these men, would it not be right to give equal consideration to men owning one-man businesses who are now in the Forces?