§ Mr. Brooksasked the Secretary of State for War if he is aware of the widespread dissatisfaction among members of the Auxiliary War Department Constabulary by reason of the fact that they are not included in announcements relating to post-war credits, gratuities, reinstatements, etc., which are granted to the 1545W Armed Forces and auxiliary police forces; and why these men have been omitted, bearing in mind the fact that their duties are identical with those of home defence units, of His Majesty's Forces and police war reserve.
§ Mr. A. HendersonThe War Reserve Police fall under the definition given by the Prime Minister of those eligible for Civil Defence gratuities—namely, certain members of the Civil Defence Services where remuneration throughout the war has been related to Army rates of pay. Members of the War Department Constabulary are civilian employees of the Department, and their rates of pay which are agreed with the associations representing them are not related to Army rates of pay. The War Department Constabulary are not therefore eligible for post-war credits, gratuities, or other benefits applicable specially to members of the Armed Forces or Civil Defence Services.