§ 37. Mr. Henderson Stewartasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that members of the Officers Emergency Reserve are given monetary grants to cover travelling and messing expenses when attending 14 days' training courses with anti-aircraft units, but that members are expected to meet all such expenses out of their own pockets when attending courses with other units, such as the Corps of Military Police; why this distinction is made; and whether, in order to encourage keenness and efficiency in all branches of the service, he will consider extending the offer of expenses grants for all approved training courses undertaken voluntarily by members of the Officers Emergency Reserve?
§ The Secretary of State for War (Mr. Hore-Belisha)The training at public expense of officers of the Emergency Reserve affiliated to anti-aircraft units was specially approved because of the degree of readiness which is required of them. I will consider the proposals made.