§ 16. Mr. HOWARDasked the Home Secretary whether he will consider the possibility of giving increased security to banks and post offices by utilising the services of the Boy Scout organisation for patrol duties as was done successfully during the War?
§ Sir H. SAMUELThe suggestion is not favoured by the Boy Scouts Association arid does not appear to be practicable.
§ Mr. HOWARDIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that there are over 5,000 Rovers in London between the ages of 17 and 25 who could form a very valuable reserve to the existing forces of law and order, and would it not be a practical demonstration of the carrying into effect of the ideals of personal service so eloquently appealed for by the Prince of Wales?
§ Mr. KIRKWOODIs that not a speech?
§ Sir H. SAMUELThere may be something in the arguments of the hon. Member, but it is not considered that this is the right way in which to give increased security to banks and post offices.