§ 46. Mr. SNOWDENasked the Prime Minister if, when considering the matter of a moratorium for married men called to the Colours, he will also take into consideration and make provision for single men with serious domestic, business, and financial obligations whose cases have been refused consideration by the local tribunals?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEAll aspects of this question are being carefully considered
§ 47. Mr. ROCHasked the Prime Minister whether, having regard to the numerous cases of hardship which have arisen to men already called up for service, and having regard to the further cases of hardship which will arise as the married groups are called up, he will state when the promised proposals of the Government to deal with the problem will be published?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEThis question, which is an exceedingly complex one, is being carefully considered, but I am afraid I cannot yet say definitely when it will be possible to make an announcement upon it.
§ Mr. PRINGLEIs there any likelihood of an immediate decision, in view of the anxiety of such a large number of men throughout the country?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEI agree with my hon Friend that the sooner a decision is come to the better, but it is really a very difficult question. It has been discussed very thoroughly, but there are some considerations which will have to be thoroughly examined before a decision is come too.
§ Mr. PRINGLEIt might have an influence on the Market Harborough election!
§ Sir J. D. REESAre we to understand that no married groups are to be called up until a decision has been arrived at?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEI am afraid I am not in a position to answer that question.
§ Mr. HOGGEWould it not be better to raise the pay of all the soldiers to such an extent as would enable them to meet all their liabilities, and get the money out of taxation?