§ 122. Mr. Lipsonasked the Secretary of State for War why the Regulation of 30th June, 1945, allowing boys who enlisted not to be called up until the end of the school term in which they were 18, was revoked on 21st February, 1946, as from 1st March; and, as this short notice has upset examination plans for these boys and may mean boys remaining at home instead of returning to school for the summer term, if he will consider at least postponing the cancellation of the Regulation until 31st July, 1946.
§ Mr. LawsonThe scheme to which the hon. Member refers has been discontinued in view of the introduction of new terms of service for the Regular Army. Those who had already enlisted under this scheme before 1st March, 1946, will, however, still be allowed to remain at school until the end of the terms in which they reach the age of 18. It would be for the Ministry of Labour and National Service to consider any application for deferment of call-up under the National Service Acts in the case of those who had not already enlisted under the scheme.