HC Deb 20 February 1946 vol 419 c257W
Mr. Ayles

asked the Secretary of State for War whether serving men who have been chosen as candidates for the forthcoming urban district and county council elections will be given facilities for pursuing their candidatures and finally going to the poll.

Mr. Lawson

In the case of candidates serving at home, no extra leave is admissible but leave which is ordinarily due may be deferred or brought forward, subject to the exigencies of the service. No special facilities for return to the United Kingdom can be allowed to candidates serving overseas.