§ Dr. Petersasked the Minister of Health when a decision will be given regarding making up the balance of civil pay of temporary employés of local authorities who have voluntarily joined His Majesty's Forces; and whether, pending a decision, authority can be given to make advances to such employés to enable their wives and families to meet their obligations and live without applying for public assistance?
§ Mr. ElliotIt is already within the discretion of a local authority to exercise the powers conferred on them by Section 1 of the Local Government Staffs (War Service) Act, 1939.