HC Deb 27 July 1950 vol 478 c672
24. Mr. Gammans

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if, in view of the deteriorating international situation, he proposes to make any special efforts to improve recruitment for the Civil Defence services.

The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Mr. Ede)

I would refer the hon. Member to the statement I made in the House on 24th July.

Mr. Gammans

Is there likely to be a spectacular increase in recruiting as a result of the international situation? Will the right hon. Gentleman watch the situation during the next few weeks?

Mr. Ede

Yes, Sir, I shall watch the course of recruiting and take such steps as are necessary.

Brigadier Prior-Palmer

Will the right hon. Gentleman take steps to implement some of the constructive suggestions made during the Debate on Civil Defence the other night? How soon does he propose to do anything about it?

Mr. Ede

I am considering all the suggestions that were made to me. Some I have decided to adopt and others I do not think are practicable.