§ Mr. Gallacherasked the Minister of Labour why deep sea fishermen are now being drafted into His Majesty's Forces; and whether it is Government policy to conscript these food producers.
§ Mr. IsaacsThese men are liable under the National Service Acts to be called up for military service. It is not the Government's policy to permit deferment of national service on industrial grounds except in the two basic industries of coalmining and agriculture.