§ Sir A. Baillieasked the Minister of Labour whether his attention has been called to the difficulties of butchers in obtaining an adequate supply of skilled craftsmen to carry out various operations which are essential for the distribution, 210W if the rationing scheme for meat is to function successfully; and whether he will revise the schedule of reserved occupations with a view to overcoming these difficulties?
§ Mr. BevinIn consultation with my right hon. Friend the Minister of Food I have kept this matter under review. Butchers and cutters are reserved at age 30 and slaughtermen at age 25. I am not satisfied that reservation at lower ages would be justified.