§ 41. Mr. Manningasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether a gratuity will be paid to full-time members of the Civil Defence Services.
§ The Secretary of State for Home Affairs (Mr. Herbert Morrison)This matter is receiving consideration and I hope to be able to make a statement at an early date.
§ Mr. ManningWill the Home Secretary remember, when considering this matter, that the Civil Defence Services have been the Cinderella Services?
§ Mr. MorrisonWell, Sir, I have done my very best to see that that is not so.