HC Deb 31 March 1913 vol 51 cc27-8
60. Mr. CASSEL

asked the right hon. Gentleman whether, in view of the difficulties in recruiting for the Territorial Army and by way of setting an example to other employers, he would be prepared to sanction full pay being given to clerks and others employed in the Civil Service while attending camps and drills without any loss of leave?

Mr. McKENNA

As at present advised, my right hon. Friend is not prepared to increase the existing facilities, which are now of several years' standing, and are, in his opinion, sufficiently liberal.

Mr. CASSEL

Does the right hon. Gentleman consider it reasonable that persons in the public service should suffer pecuniarily because they join the Territorials?

Mr. McKENNA

The hon. and learned Member must not forget that they are allowed full pay for one week.

Mr. CASSEL

For one week only, even if they go to camp for fifteen days.

Sir J. D. REES

When the right hon. Gentleman says the terms are sufficiently liberal, does he judge by results?

Mr. McKENNA

Oh, yes, Sir.

Colonel YATE

Will the right hon. Gentleman give full pay for two weeks?

Mr. McKENNA

I will represent to my right hon. Friend the views put forward by the hon. and gallant Gentleman.