§ Mr. Byersasked the Minister of Labour if he is aware that John Brooks, of Iwerne Minster, details of whom have been forwarded to him, is to be called up to the Forces on 23rd July; that this man is a key man in operating part of the Forestry Commission's training scheme for ex-Servicemen; that without his services this part of the scheme cannot operate; and whether he will grant deferment or suggest an alternative which will enable the scheme in Fontmell Magna to be carried out according to previous arrangements.
§ Mr. IsaacsThis is a young man who attained the age of 18 years last month and I cannot agree that the indefinite deferment of his military service for the purpose in question is either right or necessary. I have, however, arranged to 173W defer his call-up until the end of October to give time for alternative arrangements to be made.