asked the Minister of Labour whether any decision has yet been reached regarding the terms under which service in the Regular Forces may be counted as established service in subsequent civilian employment when calculating the latter for purposes of redundancy.

No, Sir. The matter is at present being examined with a view to putting forward proposals which, it is hoped, will be found acceptable to all concerned.

Does the Parliamentary Secretary realise that this matter is of concern, not only from the point of view of equity to those affected, but also in regard to future recruiting for the Regular Army?

That is precisely the reason we are hoping to find a solution satisfactory to all concerned.

Is the reply confined to those who take up employment in Government Departments and nationalised industries, or does it apply to industry in general?

If the hon. Gentleman reads the Question, he will see to what the answer refers.