§ 69. Mr. Hareasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the policy of His Majesty's Government regarding the making-up of pay to civil servants who are called up as reservists; and whether the Government will give a lead to local authorities and private employers in this connection.
§ Mr. GaitskellUnder present practice civil servants called up as reservists are eligible for balance of civil pay. Future Government policy in this matter is now under consideration and I am not, therefore, in a position at present to give guidance to other employers.