§ Sir W. Jenkinsasked the Home Secretary whether he will take steps to prevent altogether the consumption of intoxicating beverages by the young girls impressed into the service of the nation?
§ Mr. H. MorrisonThe Government are fully alive to the importance of safeuarding young people who are engaged in various forms of national service, and attention is given in particular to the prevention of any abuse of canteen facilities; but if my hon. Friend by the use of the phrase "impressed into the service of the nation" refers to the women aged 20, 21, and 22 who have been called up for service under the National Service Acts, he will recognise the objection to any discriminating measure subjecting such women to restrictions which are not applicable to other persons over the age of 18.