§ 143. Mr. Rossasked the Minister of Labour how many applications for deferment of Scottish agricultural workers have been received; how many deferments have been granted; and if he will give similar figures for Ayrshire.
§ Mr. WatkinsonUp to 31st October, 1952, the figures for Scotland as a whole in respect of cases eligible for consideration were 2,246 received and 1,896 allowed; the corresponding figures for Ayrshire being 151 and 126. In addition, some 200 Scottish cases were awaiting decision; I cannot say how many of these related to Ayrshire.