asked the Minister of Labour the number of applications that have been made to hardship committees for the postponement of military training under the Military Training Act, 1939; and the number of these applications that have been refused?

The numbers up to and including 27th July, 1939, were 7,980 and 3,171 respectively.

Are any records kept by the Ministry to show the number of decisions that were unanimous?

I should require notice of that question.

Have these persons the right of appealing to the umpire?

The rights provided for in the Act, of course, apply to all these people.

asked the Minister of Health whether it is with the knowledge and approval of his Department that certain local authorities have made pay deductions for time lost by militiamen on their staffs when undergoing preliminary medical examination by the military authorities?

The approval of my Department is not required in this matter. I have no information on the subject.

Is my right hon. Friend aware that this allegation is being made in certain areas with a detrimental effect upon public opinion, in view of the fact that conscientious objectors received both railway fares and subsistence allowances when attending the tribunals?

I cannot take responsibility for the local authorities.

Will my right hon. Friend make representations to them?