§ 54. Mr. Hurdasked the Minister of Labour how many farm workers and farmers' sons were called up for National Service in the past twelve months; and how many were allowed deferment.
§ Mr. Watkinson5,840 agricultural workers, including farmers' sons, for
— 1951 1952 1953 1954 Number of men— (a) who applied for postponement 4,270 4,956 3,980 3,736 (b) whose applications were rejected by— (i) Hardship committees 2,064 2,230 1,780 1,632 (ii) the umpire on appeal from decisions by hardship committees 90 89 72 72 Total rejections (i) plus (ii) 2,154 2,319 1,852 1,704 (iii) Hardship committees but granted by the umpire on appeal 22 38 31 37 NOTE: This table includes only first applications made in the years in question. Applications for renewal of postponement are excluded.