Reserved Occupations

Question 1

Coal Mining

Answer 1

Coal mining was reserved as it was vital to keep the industry going for the war production

Question 2

Specialist farm work

Answer 2

Specialist farm work was reserved as it was vital to grow food to keep the country going

Question 3

Skilled engineers

Answer 3

Skilled engineers in shipyards were exempt as it took many years to train them

Question 4

Clergy

Answer 4

Many clergymen stayed at home to look after the pastoral needs of their parishes.

Question 5

Train drivers

Answer 5

Reserved because Scotland needed drivers to transport goods and people across the country to keep the economy running

Question 6

Doctors

Answer 6

Reserved because Scottish people still needed medical treatment whilst the war was ongoing