HC Deb 28 September 1939 vol 351 c1496W
Mr. Leach

asked the Minister of Health why a differential figure is fixed for billet money for evacuated teachers on duty who receive 5s. weekly compared to the 21s. received by civil servants in like circumstances?

Mr. Elliot

The householder on whom a teacher who voluntarily accompanies his school is billeted is only called upon to provide lodging. The teacher may remain so billeted during his stay. If a civil servant is billeted for lodging only the householder would similarly be paid 5s. per week. The payment to a householder of 21s. per week for a billeted civil servant compulsorily evacuated with his Department covers the cost of certain meals and lodging, and is subject to review after a limited period.