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Mr. Parker
asked the Minister of Labour when it is proposed to revert to the practice of the National Service Act, 1939, and delay the call-up of boys until the age of 20 in view of the interference with learning a job, which the present practice entails.
Mr. Butler
It would be impossible to meet the allocations to the Forces if the calling up of young men were delayed until they attain the age of 20.