§ Mr. Rhys Daviesasked the Minister of Labour whether, in view of the increase of juvenile delinquency, he will favourably consider claims for the deferment of calling-up of all probation officers?
§ Mr. BevinIt is open to local probation committees to make application for deferment of calling up of whole-time probation officers and in deciding whether to grant such deferment I act in close consultation with my right hon. Friends the Secretary of State for Home Affairs and the Secretary of State for Scotland.