17. Mr. Rathboneasked the Secretary of State for War whether he has any further statement to make about the formation of a women's Territorial Army?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaArrangements and discussions are proceeding with certain organisations, and, as soon as I am in a position to do so, I shall announce the result.
§ Mr. SorensenWill the women who may he members of the women's Territorial Army receive training in the art of dropping bombs on other women and their children?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaThe intention of the Territorial Army is to prevent the dropping of bombs on our women and children.
§ Mr. SorensenDo I understand that there will not be any women engaged in the art of war?
§ Mr. R. C. MorrisonWill the right hon. Gentleman bear in mind that the local authorities are appealing to women to take part in air-raid precautions work, and will he do his best to see that there is no duplication in the appeal which it is proposed to make?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaYes, Sir. Everyone is appealing to women, but every effort will be made, as usual, to see that offers are used in the best possible direction.
§ Mr. ThorneCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether women appeal to him?
§ Mr. C. S. TaylorIs the hon. Member who asked a previous supplementary question a member of the Territorial Army, or does he expect women to fight for him?