§ 14. Sir A. Knoxasked the Home Secretary what are the reasons for the appointment of the hon. Member for Bristol, North (Mr. Bernays) as Deputy Regional Commissioner for Civil Defence in the Southern Region?
§ Sir J. AndersonMy hon. Friend the Member for Bristol, North (Mr. Bernays) was appointed Deputy Regional Commissioner for the Southern Civil Defence Region in succession to Mr. William Goodenough, who found it necessary to relinquish his appointment on account of his other commitments.
§ Sir A. KnoxIs the right hon. Gentleman sure there is no local gentleman with local connections and greater knowledge available for this appointment?
§ Sir J. AndersonWe take the best advice in a matter of this kind, and I do my best to give weight to all relevant considerations.