§ 76. Colonel Stoddart-Scottasked the Minister of Labour if he is aware that owing to the slowness of demobilisation, there are still men in the Forces who have served since 3rd September, 1939; and if he will guarantee that no man or woman of whatever rank or trade who have served since 3rd September, 1939, will have their release deferred.
§ Mr. IsaacsI do not agree that demobilisation has been slow, but as the release scheme takes account of age as well as service, some of the younger men who have served since 3rd September, 1939 have not yet been released. I cannot give the assurance asked for in the second part of the Question.