10. Mrs. Manningasked the Minister of Labour what are the reasons which make it impossible to demobilise all men with two or more years of service before the end of this year.
§ Mr. IsaacsThe release of all men with two or more years' service by the end of this year would reduce the strength of the Armed Forces far below the essential minimum required to meet current commitments.
Mrs. ManningDoes the Minister realise the resentment felt by men with long periods of service, much of it overseas, at the new conscripts only being conscripted for two years?
§ Mr. IsaacsThere may be some feeling of dissatisfaction among some of the men, but to attempt to bring this proposal into operation would create far more discontent and resentment.