§ 16. Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Thomas Mooreasked the Home Secretary the number of male civilian aliens in this country between the ages of 16 and 65 years; and the numbers in that age category who will now be compelled to undertake fire-watching duties?
§ Mr. H. MorrisonThe number of male aliens between the ages specified could not be ascertained without prolonged and detailed examination of the records, and I am not in a position at present to give any figures as to those who may be required to perform fire guard duties when the Orders mentioned in my reply to my hon. and gallant Friend on 1st July have been made.
§ Sir T. MooreCould my right hon. Friend say whether this welcome decision in regard to the compulsion of aliens will give any further relief to those women who are already doing a full day's work?
§ Mr. MorrisonIt may do in particular cases, but the primary purpose is, of course, to enlarge the field of fire guards, which will be helpful, and to see that aliens play their part in this necessary service.