§ 23. Mr. Mathersasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether, in view of cases during air raids, where policemen have found themselves handicapped by the absence of training in the use of fire fighting appliances, he will arrange for all police personnel being provided with such training?
Mr. JohnstonNo case of the kind referred to has been brought to my notice, but, if my hon. Friend will give me particulars of any instance he has in mind, I will be glad to look into it. In common with all citizens, the police are expected to deal with incendiary bombs so far as their duties permit, and all members of Scottish Police Forces have been trained in methods of combating them. My hon. Friend will appreciate, however, that the use of Fire Brigade appliances is no part of normal police duties.