HC Deb 24 November 1936 vol 318 c223
72. Captain RAMSAY

asked 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. BROWN

This 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 RAMSAY

In 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. BROWN

I will note what the hon. and gallant Gentleman says.

Mr. LAWSON

How do the Government expect to get recruits if they continue this kind of thing?

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