asked the Minister of National Service whether he is yet in a position to announce the special scheme for recruiting men on special terms who have already served; and whether he has consulted any of the discharged men's organisations in the matter and, if so, which?

As the result of representations made by certain ex-soldiers, arrangements were made by this Ministry for a deputation to meet and discuss with the War Office certain questions connected with their patriotic offer of voluntary re-enlistment. No announcement as to any decision on the question has so far been made by the War Office.

Would my hon. Friend state the names of the discharged men at this conference?

I must have notice of that question.

It is in the question, and the question has been down three days.

I do not think that there is anything in the question as to names. The question is: "Whether he has consulted any of the discharged men's organisations in the matter, and, if so, which?

I will repeat the question, seeing that my hon. Friend cannot read.