§ 27. Mr. Shephardasked the Secretary of State for War if all local authorities grant leave with pay to their employees who are territorials during their annual training.
§ Mr. ShinwellLocal authorities are generally co-operative, although there are variations in the concessions which they are prepared to make. Generally speaking, the majority are offering an extra week with pay, others are offering an extra week with the difference between Army pay and allowances and civil pay in cases in which the latter is greater, while a few are giving leave without pay.
§ Mr. ShephardIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that on two occasions, once at the Mansion House and once in this House, he has given the impression that all local authorities are paying the salaries of their employees? Will he please answer this specific question: Are all local authorities doing this?
§ Mr. ShinwellI know of no local authority which is not co-operative.
§ Sir T. MooreHas a decision yet been reached in regard to the nationalised services?
§ Mr. ShinwellThat is obviously another question.