§ 6. Mr. H. Hyndasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department why special constables get no allowance while undertaking civil defence training, although civil defence volunteers get 3s., or 2s. per hour in the case of women, for the same duties.
§ Sir D. Maxwell FyfeSpecial constables undertake civil defence training as part of their police duty and are entitled to claim reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses incurred and refreshment and subsistence allowances based on police rates. The allowances quoted by the hon. Member are not those paid to volunteers in the Civil Defence Corps.