§ Mr. Emeryasked the Minister of Labour (1) what steps he proposes to ensure that those persons hitherto classified in Grade 3, and who are not employed in any form of national service, should be compulsorily mobilised for some suitable form of national service or training;
(2) whether, in view of the need for man-power economy and utilisation in all forms of national service, he will arrange a fresh medical examination for all persons under 35 years of age who have been previously rejected for military service with a view to their mobilisation for some appropriate work in the war effort?
§ Mr. BevinSubject to physical ability to undertake the work, all men rejected for military service on medical grounds are considered for transfer to work of national importance or training and directions are issued as appropriate. In cases of doubt as to physical fitness arrangements are made for independent medical examination, under direction if necessary. I do not think a medical examination is necessary or desirable in every case. I can, however, assure my hon. Friends that the importance of utilising the services of these men to the fullest extent possible is appreciated by my Department, and the machinery for reviewing cases is at present under examination.