HC Deb 22 June 1960 vol 625 cc410-1
28. Mr. Wigg

asked the Minister of Defence when Her Majesty's Government intend to introduce legislation revising the Reserve Forces Acts; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Watkinson

No changes in Reserve Force Legislation are intended in this Session.

Mr. Wigg

My Question to the right hon. Gentleman related to legislation not necessarily in this Session but in any Session. The most recently joined hon. Member of this House would know that it is not possible to do it in this Session. I am asking what proposals the Government have under consideration to cover this and the next Session.

Mr. Watkinson

It is not customary to disclose the business for the next Session.

Mr. Wigg

Does the right hon. Gentleman read the defence debates? According to the report of the defence debate, the Under-Secretary of State was kind enough to say that this matter was under consideration. Has there been a change of policy, or is it in fact the case that the Government have something to hide?

Mr. Watkinson

I am not saying this is not under consideration. I am only saying that at present the Government are not in a position to make any statement.