asked the Minister of Labour how many men have been released from the Forces under Class C since 1st September, 1945; and will he give the figures of the three Services.

The number of men released in Class C between 1st September and 30th September is as follows:—

Can the right hon. Gentleman explain, having regard to the numerical strength of the three Services, why they should apparently be following entirely different practices in that matter?

I am afraid I cannot answer for practices in the Services.

asked the Minister of Labour if he will agree that in future the group number of men in the Services who have been granted temporary release will not be affected by such release.

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given to the hon. Member for Luton (Mr. Warbey) in answer to a similar question on 9th October, a copy of which I am sending him.