§ 12. Sir Oliver Simmondsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether the Regulations regarding fire-watching have been reviewed in the light of recent air-raids; and what conclusions have been reached.
§ Mr. H. MorrisonThe recent raids have shown that the present fire guard arrangements are substantially sound, but in the 1531 light of experience various improvements in detail are being introduced and will be announced as soon as possible.
Sir O. SimumondsIn view of the very heavy pressure under which workers in certain industries will be working during the next few months, will my right hon. Friend give particular attention to them, to see that they are not unnecessarily fatigued by doing fire-watching which can, in present circumstances, be eliminated?
§ Mr. MorrisonI have done that generally all the way along, but I hope that hon. Members will not spread the feeling in the existing situation that fire-guarding is not necessary. It is necessary. Where we can relax we have done it, and we will continue to do it.