§ 64. Commander Maitlandasked the Minister of Labour when he anticipates it will be possible to give definite information as to the length of military service which is to be imposed on young men now being called up.
§ Mr. IsaacsI regret that I am not in a position to make any forecast as to when it will be possible to make a statement. The period of service of these young men will depend upon a number of factors at present unknown, but I can 2526 assure the hon. Member that the Government are fully alive to the importance of making an announcement as early as possible.
§ Commander MaitlandDocs the right hon. Gentleman realise that he is preventing these young people from making any plans for their future, and that this is entirely due to the Government's policy of "don't know" and "shan't tell" which seems to be their main theme?