§ Mr. MILLARasked the Minister of National Service if he can state the number of men at present engaged in the manufacture and sale of intoxicants; and the number of men so engaged who are exempted from military service on occupational grounds?
§ Mr. BECKThere is no information available which would enable me to give an accurate reply to the hon. Member, but from the latest figures published by the Board of Trade it is estimated that there are, approximately, 150,000 men of all ages 1397W employed, directly or indirectly, in the manufacture and sale of intoxicants. This includes all male employés in licensed hotels and restaurants, but not those in grocers' shops possessing an off-licence. No protection is extended to men engaged in the manufacture or sale of intoxicants other than that which is granted by tribunals in. the ordinary course.