HC Deb 30 January 1945 vol 407 cc1286-7
79. Lady Apsley

asked the Minister of Labour if consideration can he given to suggestions of a flat-rate addition amounting to from six to 12 months' value in points for overseas service to rank in ascertaining their age-service group for demobilisation and gratuity of men and women in the Army.

The Joint Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Labour (Mr. Tomlinson)

So far as priority of release from the Forces is concerned, I have nothing to add to the answer given on 4th October to the hon. Member for Plaistow (Mr. Thorne), a copy of which I am sending to my hon. Friend. As regards payment in respect of overseas service, I would refer my hon. Friend to the Appendix to the White Paper.

Lady Apsley

Arising out of that unsatisfactory reply, is my hon. Friend aware of the considerable resentment there is amongst the dependants of the men and women in the Forces that overseas service is not being counted for demobilisation purposes?

Mr. Tomlinson

I think that was revealed in the answer to which I have referred, a copy of which I am sending my hon. Friend.