HC Deb 18 November 1952 vol 507 c139W
51. Mr. Swingler

asked the Secretary of State for War his estimate of the number of Z reservists who are exempt from recall for training because they are in occupational and employment categories of special importance in war.

Mr. Head

About 15 per cent. of those screened are not available for training for this reason. Since the total screened would provide useful information concerning our mobilisation reserves, I cannot give that figure.

61. Brigadier Peto

asked the Secretary of State for War to make a statement with regard to the call-up of reservists for training next year, 1953.

Mr. Head

I cannot yet make a statement, but I will inform the House as soon as a decision has been reached.