HC Deb 04 March 1971 vol 812 c514W
Mr. Adam Butler

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will make a statement on the future of the King's National Roll which was set up in 1919 to encourage the employment of 1914–18 disabled ex-Servicemen.

Mr. R. Carr

As all 1914–18 pensioners are now aged 70 or over and there has been a comprehensive employment service for all disabled people since 1944, the Government has concluded that the King's National Roll should be wound up. The Roll was set up by Royal Proclamation and Her Majesty The Queen has graciously consented to the course proposed.