§ 57. Sir G. Foxasked the Minister of Labour the total number of absentee boys directed to the mines since the scheme was started who are still absent; what steps have been taken to identify them; and what it is proposed to do with them.
§ Mr. IsaacsThe figure asked for is not available. The men concerned are identified by reports from collieries and by other means such as periodical checks of men of military age who have not been called up. They are then called up to the Forces, deferment in respect of their new employment being refused unless there was good cause for leaving coalmining.