§ Sir THOMAS BRAMSDONasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether, now that Peace has been signed, ha can see his 399W way clear to endeavour to arrange that all dockyard apprentices serving with the forces can be released, having regard to the importance of their training?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAThe release of men from the Army is entirely a matter for the Army Council. I am advised that the release is dependent on whether or not a man is eligible under existing Regulations, and that the War Office can make no exception in favour of students or apprentices. The attention of my hon. Friend is drawn to the statement of the Secretary of State for War on the 25th February, in replying to the hon. Member for the Scottish Universities.