§ 51. Mr. Boyd-Carpenterasked the Minister of Labour how many men will be called up for service with the Forces during 1949, with separate figures for each of the three Services.
§ Mr. IsaacsThe number to be called up in 1949 will be about 170,000. The allocation to the three Services will be set out in the White Paper on Defence to be published soon.
§ Mr. Boyd-CarpenterCan the right hon. Gentleman reassure the House that that figure is based upon no increase in deferments, save on grounds already valid during the past year?
§ Mr. IsaacsYes, Sir, quite definitely I can give that assurance.
§ Mr. Emrys HughesDoes this include workers in the building industry?
§ Mr. SwinglerCan my right hon. Friend indicate what percentage this is 1108 of the number of men liable to be called up in 1949 under the Act?
§ Mr. IsaacsNot without notice.
§ Mr. Frank ByersIs it not a fact that this is just over half the men who are liable to register; and what will happen to the other 130,000 or 140,000?
§ Mr. IsaacsIf the hon. Member will put down that Question I will give him the information.