HC Deb 12 November 1940 vol 365 c1560
15. Mr. Mander

asked the Secretary of State for War whether the Auxiliary Military Pioneer Corps, both in that section consisting of British subjects and the section composed of aliens, is armed?

Mr. Eden

The British companies of the Corps are completely equipped with rifles. It is proposed to issue a percentage of rifles to certain of the companies of alien personnel.

Mr. Mander

Is it intended in due course to treat both companies exactly the same, whether British or alien?

Mr. Eden

Yes, Sir. I am not making any difference in principle. It is a question of supply and the claims of the Home Guard.