National Service and the Refugees Recent criticism of the refugees
has sought Sp darken their sombre lives even further by suggesting that thcy are trene- filing from the hospitality of this country, and not offering their services in the event of war. The charge is quite un- justified. They have done precisely that. The great majority of male refugees and •a large proportion of the women who have come within the purview of the voluntary osganisa- tions dealing with the refugees, have already entered their names for one or other of the National Defence services ; and they have done so without the least ptessuse from the organisations themselves. Guidance and a definite ruling from the Government would not, only dispel groundless prejudice, but would be welcomed by a bsdy of people anxious to show their gratitude to this country in practical form.
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