HC Deb 20 July 1944 vol 402 c359W
Commander Locker-Lampson

asked the Minister of Labour how many unmarried men under 30 years of age are still engaged in industry; and whether he has considered the possibility of enrolling some of them in the Services and releasing some of the tired veterans now overesas.

Mr. Bevin

I regret that it would not be in the public interest to disclose the information desired in the first part of the Question. With regard to the last part, young men are retained in industry only because their work as civilians is indispensable for the time being, but these cases are constantly under review.