§ Mr. CROOKSasked the Minister of Reconstruction whether, in connection with the scheme of demobilisation, soldiers belonging to such a profession as that of surveyor and valuer will have an opportunity of securing their early discharge in order that they may be free to look for openings in their profession; and whether he will state the procedure to be followed in the case of a soldier who desires to secure a permanent appointment in the Civil Service?
§ Dr. ADDISONArrangements have been made to earmark for early release when general demobilisation begins soldiers who have definite offers of employment. The hon. Member will appreciate the need for demobilising first of all those men whose services are essential for the re-establishment of industries which will be able to absorb labour. In regulating the priority of release, due weight will be given to the industrial importance of surveyors and valuers. The second part of the question should be addressed to the First Lord of the Treasury.