§ Mr. Shephardasked the Prime Minister what are the intentions of the Government with regard to employees of nationalised undertakings joining the Territorial Forces.
§ The Prime MinisterMy right hon. Friend, the then Secretary of State for War, in a statement made on my behalf on 21st July, emphasised the importance of the non-Regular Forces, stressed the Government's wish that no obstacle should be placed in the way of those who wish to volunteer for service in them, and urged all employers, following the example of the Government, to grant additional leave to their employees who join these Forces, for the purpose of attending annual camps. This statement applied equally to nationalised industries.