HC Deb 05 March 1946 vol 420 cc53-4W
32. Mr. Astor

asked the Minister of Labour whether he will consider revising the present call up for military service so as to demobilise more men over 30 years of age from present military service.

Mr. Isaacs

No, Sir. If the present age limit for call-up, which is 30, were raised, the number of additional men who could be withdrawn from essential industries and services would be so small as to make no appreciable difference to the rate of release from the Forces.

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