§ 6. Mr. Reakesasked the Minister of Labour whether, in view of the manpower position, he will now take the necessary steps to enable the compulsory recruitment for His Majesty's Forces of all aliens of military age at liberty in this country and to give power for the compulsory enlistment for Civil Defence duties, without any exceptions, of these aliens enjoying the protection of this country?
§ Mr. BevinI do not contemplate legislation additional to the Allied Powers (War Service) Act in respect of military service by aliens in this country. I am advised by my right hon. Friend the Minister of Home Security that it is proposed to make an Order rendering certain classes of aliens liable for fire guard duty, subject to certain conditions, as soon as the necessary consultations have been completed. He does not consider that any advantage 274 would be gained by extending these arrangements to other Civil Defence duties.