HC Deb 16 January 1945 vol 407 cc47-8W
Sir A. Baillie

asked the Secretary of State for War, whether, since the decision to use A.T.S. overseas, he has heard of any objections to that policy from the members of the force itself.

Sir J. Grigg

My information suggests that the reaction of most members of the A.T.S. has been favourable to the policy of compulsory posting overseas. I understand that a few auxiliaries who have been posted near their homes on compassionate grounds are apprehensive that they may be ordered abroad, but I can assure my hon. and gallant Friend that no auxiliary will be ordered abroad, even if eligible, so long as the compassionate grounds for home service remain valid.