Mr. Jenkinsasked the Secretary of State for War whether, in the event of a militiaman desiring to make a claim for financial assistance to meet rent or other liabilities, he will state what machinery is available for the purpose; and whether claims can be presented during training?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaI would refer the hon. Member to the White Paper recently issued, and the information there given with regard to the Military Service (Special Allowances) Advisory Committee. This committee has been set up to deal with claims of the kind referred to. Claims must be made on a special form which will be available within the next few days on application to the regimental paymaster of the unit to which the militiaman is allotted. Arrangements are being made for forms also to be available at the centres at which militiamen attend for medical examination in future. Claims may be presented before or during training.
§ Mr. Pooleasked the Secretary of State for War whether militiamen are relieved of their obligation to maintain their contributions to trade union provident funds, and will any claim to benefit which may arise during such period of service be safeguarded?
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§ Mr. Hore-BelishaThe question seems primarily one for adjustment between the Trades Unions and the militiamen concerned. Insofar as there is any contract of insurance on human life binding the trades union, this will be covered by the Orders-in-Council dealing with assurances.