HC Deb 12 February 1948 vol 447 c96W
Mr. Gallacher

asked 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. Isaacs

These 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.