§ Mr. K. Thompsonasked the Minister of Defence if he will release on compassionate grounds those National Service men who wish to emigrate to Dominion or Colonial countries in company with their families.
§ Mr. ShinwellApplications for the compassionate release of such men are considered on their merits, but an individual would not be relieved of the liability to complete his period of whole-time service solely because his parents were emigrating.