§ 64. Mr. ATTLEEasked the Financial Secretary to the War Office for what reason the Territorial associations have been asked their opinion on the desirability of altering the conditions of service of Territorials so as to make them liable to general service; what has been the nature of the replies received and whether the Government intend to introduce legislation on this subject?
§ The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the WAR OFFICE (Mr. Duff Cooper)The motives for consulting the county associations were those that I outlined to the House on the 9th March last. The associations have decided practically unanimously to accept the proposals with regard to general service. No special legislation has been contemplated other than that which would be necessary in the event of grave emergency. Details will be published in due course for the information of all concerned.