§ Mr. Silvermanasked the Secretary of State for War why Mr. Harold Dickenson, of 12, Hunslet Street, Nelson, Lancashire, aged 40 years, a well-known and highly-respected trade union official, has, in spite of repeated applications, been refused admission as a volunteer to the Home Guard?
§ Mr. SandysI am having inquiries made into this case and will communicate with the hon. Member.
§ Colonel Colvilleasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that the rate of motor mileage allowance paid to members of the Home Guard who use their cars on duty compares unfavourably with the rates paid to Army officers and to members of the Civil Defence services; whether he appreciates that the present rates are insufficient to meet outlays; and whether he will consider authorising an increase in the mileage allowance?
§ Mr. SandysAn increase in the rates of motor mileage allowance payable to members of the Home Guard has now been approved and will have effect as from 1st December, 1941. The new rates are equivalent to the rates for the Army and the Civil Defence services.