§ Mr. Hurdasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will now state the progressive reductions he intends to make in the strength of the N.F.S.; and if he will announce a definite scheme of release for men who are anxious to return to their normal employment.
§ Mr. EdeI would refer the hon. Member to my reply of 11th October to the hon. Member for Cheltenham (Mr. Lipson) and the hon. and gallant Member for Wallasey (Captain Marples), to which I am unable to add at present.