§ Mr. PERKINSasked the Minister of National Service whether a boy, aged seventeen and a half years, the sole surviving son of his widowed mother and her sole support, whose brother was killed in action, is exempt from service; and, if so, what steps should be taken to obtain his exemption before he is called up?
§ Sir A. GEDDESAs my hon. Friend is aware, lads are not liable for military service until they attain the age of eighteen. Under the Regulations now in force the lad to whom he refers may apply to the tribunal for exemption on the grounds stated after he attains that age.