§ 47. Mr. Shepherdasked the Minister of Defence the number of illiterates and semi-illiterates found in the intake of men for National Service in 1950; and what percentage of the call-up this represents.
§ Mr. ShinwellAs I explained in reply to a question by the hon. Member for Stroud and Thornbury (Mr. Perkins) on 22nd November last, there is no standard of scholastic or general ability other than that measured by medical category now required of men called up for National Service; the figures for which the hon. Member asks are therefore not available.