HC Deb 07 November 1940 vol 365 cc1434-5
60. Mr. Burke

asked the Home Secretary whether he proposes to supply waterproof capes for air-raid wardens or to authorise their purchase by local authorities, because the use of the light oilskin jackets from the anti-gas equipment, as suggested in Home Office Circular 253/40, is undesirable, being likely to imperil the efficiency of the anti-gas services and insufficient protection for wardens during long periods of bad weather?

65. Mr. Emery

asked the Home Secretary what action he proposes to take to provide adequate winter clothing for all personnel of the air-raid precautions services?

Mr. H. Morrison

I have this matter under review and hope to be in a position to make a further statement shortly.

Mr. Burke

Is the Minister aware that this matter was put to his Department at the beginning of the severe winter of last year, and that it is really necessary that these people should have adequate protection during the coming winter?

Mr. Morrison

I have given the matter very urgent attention, and I hope to make a statement very shortly; indeed, I will try to do so this week.