§ Mr. G. Hutchinsonasked the Minister of Labour why Mr. R. S. Cooper, 67, Hanover Gardens, Ilford, a carpenter, employed by Messrs. Sands and Lipscomb, Limited, a firm of contractors engaged upon the repair of war-damaged houses under the Walthamstow Corporation, has been called up for service in the Forces although no carpenters can be found by the employment exchange in the district to take his place.
§ Mr. BevinI would refer my hon. and learned Friend to the reply given to him on 17th October with regard to building and civil engineering workers. Mr. R. S. Cooper was born in December, 1925, and was not granted deferment as an apprentice. He was accordingly called up for service with the Forces.