HC Deb 09 October 1945 vol 414 c60W
Lieut.-Colonel Lipton

asked the Secretary of State for War whether leave will be granted to candidates serving in the Army for the purpose of taking part in municipal elections; and whether, if elected, they will be released.

Mr. Lawson

I would refer my hon. and gallant Friend to the reply given on 24th August to my hon. Friend the Member for Acton (Mr. Sparkes); also to the reply given on 24th August by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister to the hon. Member for South Edinburgh (Sir W. Darling).