HC Deb 13 March 1951 vol 485 c1275
15. Mr. Nabarro

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he will establish forthwith county weapon cadres for training Home Guards to be recruited in the event of a national emergency.

Mr. M. Stewart

I would refer the hon. Member to the statement by my right hon. Friend during the debate on the Army Estimates on 8th March.

Mr. Nabarro

While realising the purport of that statement, may I ask the Under-Secretary if he will reconsider the matter, in view of the number of highly qualified ex-officers and warrant officers who are available at once for county weapon cadres without any drain at all on equipment available at the moment?

Mr. Stewart

I will bear the hon. Gentleman's suggestion in mind.