§ 51. Mr. George Jegerasked the Minister of Labour what changes it is proposed to make in the present arrangements under which agricultural workers are not called up for service in the Forces.
§ Mr. IsaacsThe present arrangements, under which the call-up of bona fide agricultural workers is deferred so long as they continue to be satisfactorily employed in that industry, apply to men liable for call-up in 1947 and 1948. It has been decided to continue these arrangements for another year.
§ Mr. BramallUp to what age does an agricultural worker continue to be protected from the call-up after he has left the industry?
§ Mr. IsaacsI could not answer that Question without notice.