§ 55. Mr. C. Hughesasked the Minister of Labour if he will consider granting exemption from National Service to men who have served for two years or more in the Merchant Navy.
§ Sir W. MoncktonNo. The call-up of a merchant seaman can only be deferred so long as he remains so employed. If a man ceases to serve in the Merchant Navy before attaining the age of 26, he becomes available for call-up if medically fit, in the same way as a coalminer does.