§ Mr. Sharpasked the Minister of Labour if he will give a detailed statement showing the latest available figures of call-up and deferment for the 1929 class during 1948; the estimated call-up of the 1930 class during 1949; how many National Service men of other classes were called up during 1948 due to termination of deferment; and what is the estimated number during 1949.
§ Mr. Isaacs47,300 men of the 1929 class were called up in 1948 making, with 131,300 called up earlier, a total of 178,600 men of this class called up by 105W the end of 1948. The latest available analysis of the numbers in this age class whose call-up was deferred or suspended during 1948 is that relating to 3rd September, 1948, which was given in reply to a Question by the hon. Member for Cambridge (Mr. Symonds) on 16th November, 1948. The next analysis will be available about May and I will send a copy to my hon. Friend. 3,300 men in age classes earlier than 1929 were called up during 1948, practically all on termination of deferment. It is estimated that 53,000 men of the 1930 class (in addition to 100,300 men of this class called up in 1948) and 15,000 men of the 1929 or earlier classes will be called up this year.