§ Mr. MILLARasked the Minister of National Service what trades are regarded by his Department as luxury or non-essential trades, and what estimate he has formed of the number of men and women which could be secured from these trades for work of national importance
§ Sir A. GEDDESIt is not practicable to classify trades absolutely or comprehensively in the manner described by my hon. Friend. The national importance of trades, whether from the point of view of producing articles necessary for the prosecution of the War or for the use of the population or for export, can only be relative, and must vary according to changing circumstances.