HC Deb 21 February 1957 vol 565 cc80-1W
51. Mr. Lee

asked the Minister of Labour by what amount he anticipates that the number of deferments of military service will be increased during the next three years as a result of the regulations laid before Parliament on 12th February. 1957.

Mr. Carr

As my right hon. Friend indicated in his statement on 12th February, his intention in amending the Postponement Regulations was to liberalise their operation, but he cannot anticipate how many men will apply for postponement or what effect the revised Regulations will have on the number of men whose call up is postponed on grounds of exceptional hardship.