§ Sir HARRY SAMUELasked the Prime Minister, whether, with a view to facilitate the combing-out process in the Departments of the Navy, Army, and civil and municipal services, he will cause the attention of all heads of departments to be drawn to the desirability of their offering to officers retired from those services, and especially to such of them as may have had useful commercial experience 499W subsequent to retirement, temporary employment in any posts that may be or may become vacant before engaging the services of civilians?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThe Manpower Distribution Board have already taken steps to impress on all Government Departments the necessity for releasing as many men as possible who are fit for general military service. Directions are also being given to the military authorities and tribunals which should result in the release of all young men who can be spared from the municipal and other services. It is proposed to extend considerably the existing means for assisting retired officers and other persons of administrative experience (not available for military service) to obtain suitable employment in Government offices, etc.