§ Mr. HOGGEasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that A. E. Aldridge, aged eighteen, son of Mrs. Aldridge, 71, Upper Brockley Road, Brockley, has been called up; whether he is aware that Mrs. Aldridge is a blind widow; that one son has already been discharged blind; that another son is in hospital blind; that another son is discharged; that another son was discharged prior to the War from the Navy blind; and that the only other son is still serving; and whether, in view of these facts, he will reconsider the calling up this young lad, her only support?
§ Mr. BECKMy right hon. Friend has asked me to reply. I regret that it is not possible for the Government to vary its decision that it is impracticable to widen the personal grounds on which men affected by the Proclamations of 20th April and 4th June may apply for exemption. I can only refer the hon. Member to the reply which I gave to the hon. Member for West Leeds on 15th May.