48. Mr. David Adamsasked the Lord Privy Seal whether, in view of the prevalent disquiet arising from the decision of the Government not to provide deep bomb-proof shelters, he intends to order a public inquiry into the necessity, or otherwise, of this form of protection?
§ Sir J. AndersonI would refer the hon. Member to the full statement which I made on 20th April. The relevant considerations on which the policy of the Government in this matter was based are set out fully in the report of the Conference presided over by Lord Hailey, which was presented to Parliament on 19th April. I do not think there is any ground for further inquiry of the nature suggested.
Mr. AdamsHas the Lord Privy Seal consulted with the leading local authorities on this subject, in view of the great disquiet that prevails?
§ Sir J. AndersonI am in constant touch with the leading local authorities, and their proposals are continually being discussed between them and my Department.
§ Mr. E. J. WilliamsDoes the right hon. Gentleman say that the objection is entirely on financial ground?
§ Sir J. AndersonI thought I had already made that perfectly clear. It is not primarily on financial grounds.