§ Lieut.-Colonel Acland-Troyteasked the Secretary of State for War whether he will grant compensation for loss of earnings to members of the Home Guard attending approved courses of instruction?
§ Mr. SandysMembers of the Home Guard serve without pay and the policy is that except in emergency, when compensation for loss of earnings is provided, their military duties should be so arranged as not to interfere with their civil employment. Compensation is not admissible in respect of attendance at courses of instruction. The common practice is, therefore, to hold courses locally and at week-ends to avoid loss of working time.