HC Deb 25 June 1940 vol 362 cc286-7
21. Mr. R. Gibson

asked the Secretary of State for War how many motor salesmen from London firms handling only private motor cars have, since the out- break of hostilities, been given commissions with the acting rank of captain as impressment officers charged with the duty of impressing all classes of motor lorries; and what steps have been taken to have such officers replaced by men with the appropriate technical qualifications and experience?

Mr. Law

So far as can be traced, the answer to the first part of the Question is "None," and the second part, therefore, does not arise.

Mr. Gibson

Is the Minister aware that this has been a matter of very great concern to assessors who have expert knowledge of this subject?