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Mr. G. Sharp
asked the Minister of Labour how many men of the 1929, 1930 and 1931 age-classes have so far registered for National Service; how many of each of them have been called up for service; and how many in each, and for what reasons, showing the numbers in each group, have had their service excused or deferred.
Mr. G. Isaacs
The following table gives an analysis of men born in 1929 and 1930 who have registered under the National Service Acts; the analysis relates to 25th March, 1949, the latest date for which figures are available:
| 1929 | 1930 | |
| Posted to (or volunteered after registration for) H.M. Forces | 190,200 | 147,600 |
| Found unfit for service in the Forces | 29,800 | 29,400 |
| Numbers who, at 25thMarch, had not been called up:— | ||
| Available for H.M. Forces or awaiting medical examination | 1,600 | 15,800 |
| Apprentices | 38,200 | 55,400 |
| Agricultural workers | 17,800 | 19,800 |
| Coal mining workers | 8,000 | 8,100 |
| Seamen | 3,000 | 3,100 |
| University students, etc. | 6,500 | 6,100 |
| Boys at school granted deferment to 31st July, 1949 (to take Higher School Certificate, etc.) | 200 | 5,000 |
| Conscientious objectors | 300 | 300 |
| Others not called up (hardship postponements, etc.) | 1,400 | 5,900 |
| Total number registered | 297,000 | 296,500 |