HC Deb 26 January 1943 vol 386 cc365-6
64. Sir T. Moore

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether it is proposed to extend the same concession to one-man traders and ordinary commercial employees now in the Forces, as have been granted to civil and municipal servants, in regard to service pay being made up to pre-war earnings?

Sir K. Wood

If my hon. and gallant Friend is proposing that the taxpayer should make up the difference between Service pay and peace-time earnings to the classes indicated, I regret that I am not able to entertain the suggestion.

Sir T. Moore

My right hon. Friend has totally misunderstood my Question. What I asked was in fact why this discriminatory and privileged treatment is given to employees of the State and municipal authorities as against the ordinary civilian engaged in trade?

Sir K. Wood

My hon. and gallant Friend has made his point, and I have made mine.

Sir T. Moore

My right hon. Friend has not answered my Question.