HC Deb 31 July 1961 vol 645 cc129-30W
Mr. Wade

asked the Secretary of State for War how widespread the practice is of withholding credit for holiday pay for the weeks a Territorial soldier is absent for the purpose of annual training; and what action he contemplates to counter such practices.

Mr. Profumo

I am not aware that this practice is widespread. I have already this year made two public appeals to employers over this, and in general I believe their attitude is helpful to those of their employees who are

were seriously injured or killed in each of these months.

Mr. Marples

The figures are:

members of the Territorial Army. But if the hon. Gentleman has any particular case in mind, I should be very glad to look into it.