§ Mr. Malcolm MacMillanasked the Secretary of State for War whether he will make arrangements to grant a period of leave at an early date to men requiring leave to do their spring land work in the Western Isles, so as to maintain agricultural production and enable them to qualify for the Government subsidy for new ploughing-in?
§ Sir V. WarrenderArrangements have been made to release a limited number of men from the Army for short periods, on the recommendation of the Agricultural Departments, in order that they may 2025W undertake agricultural work, but, in view of military requirements, it is becoming increasingly difficult to meet requests for releases. I am, however, in consultation with the Agricultural Departments as to what further assistance it may be possible for the Army to give to agriculture in the future.