asked the Minister for Defence if he will consider the position of NCOs and men on the Army reserve who have been called up for service; and if he will consider favourably granting them a gratuity for such service.
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I have considered the position and regret that the payment of a gratuity to members of the first line reserve, without exception, in respect of service arising out of the call-up in August, 1969, would not be warranted.
I will, however, be prepared to consider exceptionally any case in which it can be shown that such service has resulted in loss of pay or earnings.