§ 10. Mr. Rentonasked the Minister of Labour whether he is yet in a position to announce any change of policy with regard to the call-up of men who, during the war, were on active service with the Merchant Navy.
§ Mr. IsaacsAny ex-merchant seaman whose period of war service would entitle him to early release from the Armed Forces in Class A under the age and length of service scheme will not be called up under the National Service Acts. At present men in groups 1–50 who are released or discharged from the Merchant Navy are not being called up for service in the Armed Forces.