§ Sir L. Lyleasked the Minister of Labour whether he has considered the resolution passed by the National Executive Council of the British Legion asking him to end the uncertainty which exists as to the reinstatement of serving men in their pre-war occupations; and whether, if necessary, he will appoint a small committee-to go into the whole question in order to secure a clarification of the many difficulties which exist?
§ Mr. McCorquodaleThe right to reinstatement is already secured to men called up under the National Service Acts226W so far as it is possible for this to be done by statute. Any problem that may arise is rather that of practical possibility in individual cases and is one among other post-war matters which will have to be discussed with industry in due course. I doubt if a committee such as my hon. Frend suggests could materially assist at the present time.
§ Mr. Craven-Ellisasked the Minister without Portfolio whether any plans are being prepared to give, on demobilisation, opportunity to make a career in industry and trade to the thousands of young men who have joined His Majesty's Forces at an age when they would normally be gaining knowledge and experience which would have established a foundation upon which their career would have been built, and so avoid the loss of opportunity which thousands of men suffered after the last war, which forced such men into the ranks of the unskilled with little or no future?
§ Sir W. JowittYes, Sir.