HC Deb 02 December 1948 vol 458 c2160
29. Commander Noble

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what instructions or advice are now given to builders of large buildings with regard to cellars or garages and their possible future use as shelters.

Mr. Ede

None as yet, but the matter is receiving active consideration.

Commander Noble

Does the Minister really mean that after the Defence Debates in this House during last year no instructions of any sort had been given?

Mr. Ede

A draft technical memorandum is at the moment under consideration by the professional institutes involved. We are actively proceeding in the matter.

Mr. Platts-Mills

Does my right hon. Friend really think that ordinary people are in any way stampeded by the flamboyant war talk that comes from the opposite side of the House?