asked the President of the Board of Education, in view of the computation that one adult finds employment for every two young persons taken out of industry, how many adults would be absorbed in industry by raising the school-leaving age to 15?

It is estimated that on the raising of the school-leaving age to 15, approximately 400,000 additional children would be retained in the schools in England and Wales. I am afraid that it is not possible to give any specific figures as to the probable effect of this on adult employment.

asked the Minister of Pensions whether he will cause the case of Mr. John Clews, of 362, Lickey Road, Rednal, Birmingham, to be inquired into by the men's awards branch, in view of the fact that the applicant is unable to insure himself by reason of his illnesses, which medical evidence attributes to War service?

This case has been investigated, but after careful consideration of all the facts of the case, coupled with a medical examination of the man, it cannot be certified that the chest condition from which he is at present suffering is the result of his War service.