asked the Minister of Labour whether it has yet been decided what the period of National Service shall be for those men whose call-up will be due during the course of 1948; and if he will take steps to see that this information is available at each local office of the Ministry of Labour and National Service.

My right hon. Friend hopes to make a statement in the very near future giving further information about the period of service of men called up to the Forces in 1947 and 1948. This information will then be made available at local offices of our Department.