HC Deb 11 December 1952 vol 509 cc665-6
42. Mr. Langford-Holt

asked the Minister of Labour whether, in order to overcome the shortage of police recruits, he will exempt from National Service liability men with five years' police service.

Mr. Watkinson

No, Sir. In any event. this suggestion would have no practical effect as men are not accepted for the police forces until after the normal age of call-up.