51. Mr. Hector Huģhesasked the Minister of Labour if, in view of the proximity of the beginning of a new academic year, he will now extend the release from military forces to all students
| Releases and Discharges from the Forces and Auxiliary and Nursing Services 1. Cumulative figures 18th June, 1945 to 31st March, 1946 | ||||||||
| Service | MEN | WOMEN | ||||||
| Programme | Releases and Discharges | Excess (+) or Deficit(-) on Programme | Programme | Releases and Discharges | Excess (+) or Deficit(-) on Programme | |||
| Royal Navy | 344,000 | 359,700† | + | 15,700 | 42,840 | 42,110† | - | 730 |
| Army | 1,591,000 | 1,580,050 | - | 10,950 | 142,260 | 136,250 | - | 6,010 |
| Royal Air Force. | 468,850 | 482,390 | + | 13,540 | 91,020 | 91,260 | + | 240 |
| Total | 2,403,850 | 12,422,140 | + | 18,290 | 276,120 | 269,620 | - | 6,500 |
§ whose academic or professional careers have been interrupted by their call up.
§ The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Labour (Mr. Ness Edwards)I regret that it is not possible to agree to my hon. Friend's suggestion.
Mr. HuģhesWill the Minister do anything to help such persons as those mentioned in the Question to resume their interrupted careers?
§ Mr. EdwardsA Debate took place on this matter this week and I thought the information was available to the House.
§ Mr. AsshetonWould the Minister consider especially the case of women?
§ Mr. EdwardsYes, Sir.