§ Sir J. Langford-Holtasked the Secretary of State for Defence whether he is aware that after a short career in the Services the majority of ex-Servicemen find themselves having to find employment at a difficult age; and whether he will seek to ensure that all persons who 266W serve in the Armed Forces up to the age of 45 years will continue in State employ as civilians until civilan retirement age.
§ Mr. ReynoldsWe are aware of this problem, and provide resettlement courses and advice on civil employment for all servicemen who wish for this help. In particular, former regular members of the Forces may compete for posts in the Civil Service, for some grades by special competitions, and for others by concessions on age limits.