HC Deb 24 March 1937 vol 321 c2888
45. Sir Thomas Cook

asked the Minister for the Co-ordination of Defence whether members of the St. John's Ambulance Brigade and tire brigades who are included in schemes of air-raid precautions will be exempt from active service in the event of mobilisation?

Sir T. Inskip

It is not possible to give an assurance to my hon. Friend that all members of St. John's Ambulance Brigade and fire brigades included in schemes of air raid precautions will be exempt from active service in the event of mobilisation. The requirements of the Air Raid Precautions organisation are, however, receiving the closest consideration with a view to guidance being given to local authorities and others as to the classes of persons considered suitable for enrolment in the different forms of public service.