§ 72. Captain RAMSAYasked the Minister of Labour the estimated cost to the Exchequer if the Regulation by which the Public Assistance Board reckons 50 per cent. of a reservist's pay were abolished?
§ Mr. E. BROWNThis is not a question which could be dealt with as a separate matter apart from other issues, but, in so far as it is possible to make an estimate, the cost to the Exchequer, if reserve pay were disregarded in calculating allowances, would be in the neighbourhood of £50,000.
§ Captain RAMSAYIn view of the small figure concerned, will my right hon. Friend use his influence to have this concession given, to remove a real grievance felt in every part of the country?
§ Mr. LAWSONHow do the Government expect to get recruits if they continue this kind of thing?