National Service

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 2 November 1955.

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Photo of Mr Selwyn Lloyd Mr Selwyn Lloyd , Wirral 12:00, 2 November 1955

No. I have already stated that the obvious purpose of us all must be to abolish National Service altogether, and that depends upon the international situation. What I am saying is that under present circumstances we have taken the most economical course in reducing quantity but striving to maintain quality.