§ 7. Mr. Holtasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will estimate the number of hours of training required to enable a farm warden to carry out his duties in a national emergency.
§ Mrs. FennerNo specialised training would be needed beyond oral and written instructions, which could best be given at the time and should be completed in about one day.
§ Mr. HoltI am glad to learn that it does not take long. Will my hon. Friend ensure that wardens are appointed and trained? Does she accept that in that training we must ensure that farm wardens are able to protect stock in the event of chemical warfare?
§ Mrs. FennerWe consider it unnecessary to appoint wardens in peacetime, as training can be done quickly in a crisis. I hope my hon. Friend accepts that there are people who are experienced in what they will be asked to do and that one day will be enough to give them the necessary extra instruction.