§ 11. Captain A. GRAHAMasked the Home Secretary whether he has considered the resolution of the central council of the National Union of Women Teachers, sent in their letter of 2nd April, 1936, which attempts to dissuade local government authorities from undertaking the schemes of local defence outlined in the Government's Air Raid Precautions pamphlet; and what steps he proposes to take in consequence?
§ Mr. LLOYDI would refer the hon. Member to the reply given by my right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Education to a question on 23rd March last by the Noble Lady who represents Kinross and Western (Duchess of Atholl).
§ Captain GRAHAMWhile thanking the Minister for his answer, may I ask him if he is to take no steps to maintain his authority which is being openly and impudently flouted?
§ Mr. LLOYDAnybody is at liberty to express an opinion in this country, but people are also entitled to set what value they like upon the opinion expressed. The fact is that this resolution has not had very much effect, because the local authorities are co-operating to a very satisfactory extent.
§ Mr. MICHAEL BEAUMONTIs it not a fact that these people are a body of no importance or substance whatsoever?