HC Deb 10 April 1941 vol 370 c1681
35. Mr. Craven-Ellis

asked the Home Secretary whether he will issue an order in his campaign to make the people gas-conscious, compelling all persons to wear their respirators, whether in the street, office or factory, on specified days, and at certain times; and, further, for respirators to be worn for 20 minutes while work continues?

Mr. Mabane

As was stated in reply to the hon. Member for Broxtowe (Mr. Cocks) on 3rd April, the enforcement of an order making the carrying of respirators compulsory presents great difficulties. My hon. Friend's suggestion would present similar difficulties. Public exercises, which involve the wearing of the respirator, are now being held in many places, and it has been urged that people should have periodical practice at their place of work. Such exercises and the continued propaganda which my Department is conducting will, it is hoped, secure the desired result.,

Mr. Craven-Ellis

The Question refers to the campaign to make the people gas-conscious. I ask my hon. Friend to reconsider his decision with that in mind.