§ 12. Mr. Houseasked the Minister of Labour what consequential changes are to be made in the arrangements for release from the Forces in the case of men called up during 1947 and 1948 for a fixed period of service, to whom the age and length of service scheme is not applicable.
§ Mr. IsaacsThe consequential changes to be made relate to paid leave and clothing. The existing benefits granted to men released in Class A under the age and length of service scheme were devised to meet the needs of men who had served long periods in the Forces under war conditions. They are not appropriate to the 9 case of men called up in 1947 and 1948 for a fixed period of service. It has accordingly been decided that these men should, on release, receive one day's paid leave for each month of service, and that they should receive a supplementary allowance of clothing coupons.