HC Deb 22 February 1955 vol 537 cc138-9W
112. Mr. Teeling

asked the Minister of Labour why he is recalling Edward James Harris, Army No. 22979042, for military service, when his certificate of service book contains a statement by his commanding officer that he failed to complete his basic training for medical reasons when he volunteered for service with the Royal Sussex Regiment in 1953.

Mr. Watkinson

Harris was recalled under Section 23 (1) of the National Service Act, 1948, to serve the balance of his period of whole-time service under the Act. He had not been discharged from Regular service as medically unfit for further service, and had, in fact, accepted his discharge in full knowledge that he was liable for further service under the National Service Acts.