§ 51. Mr. Collinsasked the Minister of Labour whether, in view of the slowing down of demobilisation, he will consider extending the present arrangements for ex-Servicemen at universities until 1949.
§ The Minister of Labour (Mr. Isaacs)The arrangements for the future are now under consideration.
§ 56. Mr. Chetwyndasked the Minister of Labour if he is now in a position to say whether members in the Forces in age and service Groups 56, and above, will be eligible for Class B release to resume their studies at universities.
§ 50. Squadron-Leader Sir Gifford Foxasked the Minister of Labour whether, in view of the slowing down in the rate of demobilisation, he will extend the special scheme of release on educational grounds 1777 which at present applies up to Group 55 to enable men with the requisite academic qualifications to resume their university studies.
§ Mr. IsaacsNo, Sir. Universities have now commenced their session. Preference must obviously be given to those released in Class A if any vacancies occur during the present academic year. The arrangements for the next academic year are under consideration.
§ Mr. PickthornWill the right hon. Gentleman tell us when the arrangements for October, 1947, will become public knowledge?
§ Mr. IsaacsI could not give any guarantee, but we are in consultation with the authorities, and hope to make an early arrangement so that students can make their plans.