§ 79. Mr. BILLINGasked the Home Secretary whether he will instruct the police to take the necessary steps to ensure that adequate shelter is provided to British women and children before men of enemy and alien extraction are permitted to enter tubes or other public shelters?
§ Sir G. CAVEI think it is clear that at a moment of imminent danger such discrimination as is suggested would be impossible, and to attempt it might lead to disaster.
§ Mr. BILLINGWill the right hon. and learned Gentleman take all possible steps to discourage alien men from leaving their homes and seeking shelter, to the detriment of women in the street, who get crushed in the process?
§ Sir G. CAVEI much deprecate anyone leaving their homes. As to the other matter, I can only state the steps we have taken to prevent it.
§ Mr. W. THORNEWhat steps are being taken to make the people well acquainted with the decisions arrived at by the local authorities advising them to keep indoors during air raids?
§ Sir G. CAVESeveral police notices have been issued, and every opportunity is taken to warn the people to stay indoors.
§ Mr. BILLINGWill the right hon. Gentleman use the Press section of the Government to make the information more public?