§ 42. Mr. Swinglerasked the Minister of Labour if he will grant a further postponement of call-up to Mr. Glyn Caudwell, about whom the hon. Member for Newcastle-under-Lyme wrote to the Parliamentary Secretary on 29th October, in view of the fact that he is unable at present to make arrangements to carry on his business in his absence.
§ Sir W. MoncktonAs the hon. Member has already been informed, this case has been considered by the Military Service (Hardship) Committee in accordance with the procedure laid down by the National Service Acts and I have no power to vary their decision. In the circumstances, however, I am arranging for the case to be brought before the umpire, who is the highest authority in these matters. Meanwhile, of course, Mr. Caudwell will not be called up.
§ Mr. SwinglerThank you very much.