§ 27. Major-General Sir Alfred Knoxasked the Home Secretary to what extent the air-raid precautions personnel in certain districts have refunded to the Home Office monthly funds issued for salary; and in what districts?
§ Sir J. AndersonNo refunds of pay have been made by air-raid precautions personnel directly to my Department. Any such refunds would ordinarily be made to the local authority concerned and 2234 brought into account in the authority's claim against this Department.
§ Sir A. KnoxHas the right hon. Gentleman no knowledge of any such refunds?
§ Sir J. AndersonI have heard of certain refunds, but they have not been brought officially to my knowledge.
§ Sir A. KnoxIn what district?
§ Sir J. AndersonI could not say.