§ 27. Major STOURTONasked the Secretary of State for War whether his attention has been drawn to the obstructive attitude of many employers towards men applying for leave to attend annual 211 Territorial camp; and whether he will consider legislation to make such leave compulsory in the national interest?
Mr. COOPERI am aware of the obstructive attitude taken by certain employers towards the granting of facilities for members of the Territorial Army to attend camp. I am glad, however, to believe that this is not characteristic of employers as a whole, and I would like to take this opportunity to convey my appreciation of the assistance afforded in this connection by many employers and associations of employers throughout the country. I hope that their example will be more widely adopted when the needs of the Territorial Army become more generally appreciated.
§ Mr. GEORGE GRIFFITHSIs it not a fact that the employers who refuse these holidays are afraid that when the men come back from camp they will not be fit on account of eating margarine?
§ Captain GUNSTONWill the right hon. Gentleman consider circularising the local authorities that they should set a better example in the case of their employés?