HC Deb 25 October 1955 vol 545 c17W
109. Mr. Hector Hughes

asked the Minister of Defence if he will make a further statement on the policy of the Government in regard to the reduction of the period of National Service.

Mr. Selwyn Lloyd

I would refer the hon. and learned Member to the reply given today by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister to my hon. and gallant Friend the Member for Poole (Captain Pilkington) and the hon. Member for West Ham, North (Mr. Lewis).