Captain BATHURSTasked the Secretary of State for War whether definite instructions were given to local and appeal tribunals in August or September to extend beyond Michaelmas the period of exemption from military service in the case of all farm workers whose labour is essential for autumn cultivations and the sowing of wheat and winter oats; and, if so, with what results?
§ Mr. LONGMy right hon. Friend has asked me to answer this question. My hon. and gallant Friend will have received a copy of the circular I have recently addressed to tribunals informing them of the arrangement arrived at between the War Office and the Board of Agriculture with the concurrence of the Man-Power Board.