§ Mr. Hammersleyasked the Secretary of State for War what restrictions there are preventing A.T.S. personnel whose parents arc naturalised British subjects from volunteering for overseas postings.
§ Sir J. GriggMembers of the A.T.S. whose parents are naturalised British subjects must inform the War Office of the date and place of their parents' birth. Each case is then considered. There might be some danger in sending to some theatres of war auxiliaries whose parents were enemy aliens although they are now naturalised.
§ Mr. Henderson Stewartasked the Secretary of State for War what allowances for new clothing, what paid leave and what gratuities are offered to members of the A.T.S. on retiring, with permission, from the Service.
§ Sir J. GriggA.T.S. auxiliaries who are granted discharge as a result of their own request, are in general not given any paid terminal leave but they normally receive £12 10s. od. to buy civilian clothes. This grant is not, however, paid to those who have not yet completed their basic training or, in the case of those discharged on compassionate grounds, 417W 6 months' service. In the case of local service personnel, 12 months' service is necessary to qualify for the grant. As regards gratuities, I would refer my hon. Friend to the statement made by my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer on 6th February.