HC Deb 01 November 1945 vol 415 c621
57 Mr. G. Lang

asked the Minister of Labour if he will take steps to prevent trained engineers and other trained men from being posted to useless positions in the Forces.

Mr. Isaacs

I assume that my hon. Friend is referring to the call-up for general service of men in certain engineering and other occupations. I cannot agree that any particular class of men should be exempt from military service on the grounds that they are not immediately required for service in a trade capacity. If such a proposal were adopted it would be impossible to meet the manpower requirements of the Armed Forces.