HC Deb 21 November 1917 vol 99 cc1167-8
24. Mr. YEO

asked the Under Secretary of State for War whether he will allow members of the Volunteer Force to wear uniform when on duty during air raids, as in the case of the Voluntary Aid Detachment, in view of the greater authority uniform would give in regulating crowds?

Mr. MACPHERSON

If Volunteers are employed under the authority of the General Officers Commanding-in-Chief concerned on temporary service during air raids, they would wear uniform. If, however, my hon. Friend is referring to a proposal that the Volunteers should assist the civil police on these occasions, this has not been approved.