11. Miss Rathboneasked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that some of the older men in the R.A.F., who have seen long service overseas, are dissatisfied with the decision not to recruit men over 30 years; will he therefore reconsider the decision, or give some explanation as to the position of these men, which may satisfy them that their prospects of release will not be worsened by the proposed age limit for recruitment.
§ Mr. ButlerI would refer the hon. Member to the statement made by my hon. Friend the Parliamentary Secretary on the Adjournment on 31st May.
Miss RathboneHas the position not altered slightly since then, and will it be fair to tell these men that, in effect, the limit will not make any difference to their chances of release, and is that still the proper interpretation?
§ Mr. ButlerI must say that I perused the statement made by my hon. Friend, and I really cannot enlarge upon it or improve upon it. I should be glad if the hon. Lady will refer to it.
§ Mr. Glenvil HallAs the main trouble is that the men do not know the reasons, can anything be done by the Department to inform them and make it clear that it will not make the slightest difference to their release?
§ Mr. ButlerThe position is as I have stated.