HC Deb 08 February 1940 vol 357 cc399-400
45. Mr. De la Bère

asked the Prime Minister whether he will find time for a Debate for the purpose of considering what steps can be taken to encourage the return of businesses and their staffs to London?

The Prime Minister (Mr. Chamberlain)

No, Sir. There has been no change in the general situation which would warrant any reversal of the policy which led some of the business houses established in London to transfer their staff to remoter areas at the outbreak of war.

Mr. De la Bère

Is the Prime Minister aware that Government guidance on this matter would be appreciated in many quarters, but owing to the fact that I stand solidly behind the Prime Minister I shall not press the subject and embarrass him.