HC Deb 25 April 1950 vol 474 cc78-9W
90. Mr. Low

asked the Secretary of State for War what progress he has made in discussion with the Minister of Labour towards fixing a list of reserved occupations on which he can base the posting of skilled technicians in the Territorial Army and Supplementary Reserve.

Mr. Strachey

Discussions are taking place between the Ministry of Labour and other interested Departments, with a view to evolving a suitable procedure for deciding the availability for whole-time military service in war of men in skilled technical occupations who may join the Territorial Army or Supplementary Reserve as volunteers. Considerable progress has been made, but the matter is still under review.

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