§ 37. Mr. Parkerasked the Home Secretary whether steps will be taken to provide ample supplies of concrete shelters through his Department, either free or at a low cost, for those in dangerous areas who have not been able to obtain Anderson steel shelters?
§ Mr. MabaneSince the manufacture of standard steel shelters was discontinued, the provision of alternative shelters in brick or concrete has been pressed forward. The cost of the materials used in the construction of these shelters when provided for householders who are entitled to free domestic shelter, is paid in full by the Government. I have no reason to believe that the provision of shelters of this kind is being held up by shortage of supplies of material.
§ Mr. ParkerIs authority given to local authorities to build these shelters?
§ Mr. MabaneCertainly, Sir.
§ 40. Mr. Kennedyasked the Home Secretary whether he has considered the representations of the burgh of Buckhaven and Methil, Fife, on the subject of the public air-raid shelters in the burgh which is now classified as a neutral area; and whether, in view of these representations, he will take steps to have the burgh reclassified as a dangerous area?
§ Mr. MabaneI understand that the burgh authorities have already been informed by the Regional Commissioner that he is prepared to approve the provision of shelter on an increased scale.