HC Deb 03 July 1956 vol 555 c1155
49. Mr. Collins

asked the Secretary of State for War to what extent men in medical category 3 will in future be recalled for annual training.

Mr. Head

None after 14th July.

Mr. Collins

Has that decision just been made or has it been communicated to units? If it has just been made, will the right hon. Gentleman take all possible steps to make it as widely known as possible?

Mr. Head

The delay between the announcement and the actual date is due to administrative arrangements for getting notices out to all those men cancelling their original call-up notices.

Mr. Chetwynd

In view of this decision not to call up grade 3 people, will the Minister reconsider now the fate of those grade 3 people already in the Service?

Mr. Head

We have been into that question. I think that a Question was answered in the House about it, but there are good reasons why these men should continue to serve.