§ 2. Sir W. Anstruther-Grayasked the Secretary of State for Defence what contribution he proposes that military units should make towards home defence.
§ 26. Mr. Murtonasked the Secretary of State for Defence whether he will take steps to form a home security force for aid to civil defence; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ReynoldsI am making a statement later today.
§ Sir W. Anstruther-GrayWhile appreciating that we are to have a statement, arising out of my original Question, may I ask whether the hon. Gentleman is confident that officers and men serving in the Territorial Army at present will be prepared to join his new organisation?
§ Mr. ReynoldsI have not yet announced any new organisation.
§ Mr. MurtonI appreciate that a statement is to be made, but may I ask the hon. Gentleman whether he will make clear that he will employ the Territorial Army in this rôle and so try to raise its present sagging morale?
§ Mr. ReynoldsThe hon. Member must wait another hour.