§ Mr. F. Noel-Bakerasked the Minister of Labour if he will now arrange to defer the National Service of Mr. D. M. Rice, 88, York Road, Swindon, for a further period after July, 1957, to enable him to continue to prepare himself to become a scientific glassworker.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodNo. Mr. Rice was granted deferment of call-up until 18th July, 1957, to complete his apprenticeship with the Atomic Energy Research Establishment at Harwell. No arrangements exist for deferment to be granted for a further period in order to gain industrial experience.