HC Deb 26 September 1944 vol 403 cc55-6W
Mr. Erskine-Hill

asked the Minister of Labour whether he is now able to make a statement about the plans for demobilisation.

Mr. Tomlinson

My hon. Friend will now be aware of the Government's plans for release from the Armed Forces after the cessation of hostilities in Europe.

Mr. A. Edwards

asked the Minister of Labour if he is aware that grade C men who, through no fault of their own, were the last to be called into the Forces will be at a disadvantage in the first-in-firstout-plan; and what steps does he propose to take in this matter.

Mr. Tomlinson

I am not clear to what class of men my hon, Friend is referring. Category C is an Army category and has no relation to calling up. In any case, however, the suggestion that the normal standard of medical fitness required for the Forces has recently been lowered is incorrect.