§ 48. Mr. Hurdasked the Minister of Labour how many farm workers and farmers aged 25 years and less have been granted suspension of call-up for military service.
§ Mr. IsaacsAbout 110,000 altogether. Separate figures for farmers and farm workers are not available.
§ Mr. HurdCan the Minister tell us it this suspension will be continued after the end of this year?
§ Mr. IsaacsAt the moment I should not like to say definitely, but I can assure the hon. Gentleman on thee figures that out of the 110,000 the vast majority—over 100,000—will have already passed out of the call-up field and will not be interfered with. The balance are being considered in the light of present circumstances.