HC Deb 19 July 1939 vol 350 cc379-80
22. Squadron-Leader Hulbert

asked the Secretary of State for Air whether he has any statement to make regarding the position of Members of this House who are also members of the Auxiliary Air Force or Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve in the event of a General Election.

Sir K. Wood

Hon. Members who are called up for service under the Reserve and Auxiliary Forces Act will be given leave as necessary to attend to their Parliamentary duties both in the House and in their constituencies. The case of a by-election or of a General Election could be dealt with if it arose by release from service for the necessary period.

Squadron-Leader Hulbert

Will the regulation also apply to Members of another place?

Sir K. Wood

I should have to look into that.

Mr. Neil Maclean

Will it also apply to the privates?