§ 43. Mr. Gerald Williamsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what orders have been issued to 2547 civil defence officers to bring their organisations to a state of preparedness.
§ Sir D. Maxwell FyfeSince the coming into force of the Civil Defence Act at the end of 1948, a series of circulars have been issued to local authorities containing information and guidance on various aspects of civil defence. The build up of civil defence is a continuing process and no special orders have been issued in the sense of bringing civil defence services to a state of specified readiness by any particular date.
§ Mr. WilliamsIs my right hon. and learned Friend satisfied that he has enough recruits now to read these circulars?
§ Sir D. Maxwell FyfeI am never satisfied that I have enough recruits. I hope that every hon. Member will assist me to get more recruits. I am very glad, however, that over the last few months, since we have had the campaign, we have had a considerable addition in the number of recruits coming in.