HC Deb 16 May 1939 vol 347 cc1209-10W
Mr. Mainwaring

asked the Minister of Health whether an invitation has been issued by his Department to all local authorities to make up the difference in pay which any of their employés would receive while serving during an emergency in the forces or Civil Defence, and the amount of salary or wages received while serving the council in civil life; and whether, before coming to any conclusion, he will take into consideration the low rate of pay and allowance provided for by the War Office?

Mr. Bernays

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given to my hon. and gallant Friend the Member for Hitchin (Sir A. Wilson) on Thursday last. I am sending the hon. Member a copy of the circular then referred to.