HC Deb 19 October 1954 vol 531 c1014
3. Mr. Hastings

asked the Minister of Labour what number of men registered for National Service were granted deferment from call-up in 1952 and 1953 because of employment in the mercantile marine, coalmining and agriculture, respectively.

Mr. Watkinson

As the reply includes a table of figures, I will, if I may, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the table:

— Estimated numbers of men granted deferment in:
Merchant Navy Coalmining Agriculture
1952 … 5,700 10,800 7,800
1953 … 5,100 10,400 8,700

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