HC Deb 06 June 1962 vol 661 cc70-1W
74. Mr. McKay

asked the Secretary of State for War if he is aware that many young men who were called up for National Service are in financial difficulties due to the extension of their service for six months; and if he will speed up the decision in the Wallsend case, details of which have been sent to him, in which application has been made for release at the normal time because of abnormal and unexpected difficulties.

Mr. Profumo

As I have explained to the House, 'in order to relieve the financial problems of retained National Service men I have decided that they should receive appropriate Regular rates of pay; in addition National Service grants are available to help special cases of difficulty. I am investigating the particular case to which the hon. Gentleman refers and will decide it as soon as all the facts have been ascertained.