§ 123. Mr. Skinnardasked the Minister of Labour whether he has given attention to the difficult position of members of the Armed Forces offered places in universities and training colleges in September or October. 1949, in consequence of the extension of the period of their military service beyond those months; if he has consulted the Minister of Education and college authorities on this matter; and whether special arrangements will be made to prevent the professional education of conscripts being delayed a further whole year.
§ Mr. IsaacsAs I told the House on 18th January, in reply to the hon. Member for Stockton-on-Tees (Mr. Chetwynd), intending students who were called up before the end of July, 1948, and who, but for the general slow-down in releases would have been released in time to start their studies this Autumn, will be allowed early release if applied for by universities, technical colleges, or teachers' training colleges. Details will be communicated to the universities and colleges as soon as possible.