§ 45. Mr. de Freitasasked the Minister of Defence when he last held an inquiry into the use being made of National Service men in the Armed Forces, with a view to reducing the present period of two years.
§ Mr. H. MacmillanThis matter is continually engaging the attention of my Service colleagues and myself.
§ Mr. de FreitasCan the Minister assure the House that the fact that we have committed four divisions and a tactical Air Force to the Continent will in no way deter him from seeking to reduce the period of two years?
§ Mr. MacmillanThis is a pact which, like all other considerations, must be taken into account in fixing the term of our National Service.