§ 5. Mr. Woodburnasked the Secretary of State for War whether he will accede to the desire of those members of the Home Guard who desire to devote the time available for holidays, or leave, to more intensive training; and whether he 672 is prepared to organise summer training camps for the purpose?
§ Captain MargessonMembers of the Home Guard are an essential part of our defences in the immediate vicinity of their own homes, and it is therefore not desirable that units should be taken away for training to camps in other parts of the country. Arrangements already exist, however, by which individuals may attend five-day courses of intensive training at Home Guard schools in addition to courses of various lengths arranged locally by Commands. I am considering whether it would be possible to extend these facilities for specific forms of instruction during the summer months.
§ 12. Lieut.-Colonel Sir Thomas Mooreasked the Secretary of State for War the reason for the delay in settling reasonable claims submitted by members of the Home Guard in respect of financial expenditure incurred in the interests of Home Guard welfare and efficiency?
§ Captain MargessonI am not aware of any delay in the settlement of reasonable claims by members of the Home Guard, but if my hon. and gallant Friend has any particular case in mind and will let me have details, I shall be glad to look into it.