HC Deb 20 December 1938 vol 342 cc2689-90W
Sir G. Mitcheson

asked the Lord Privy Seal whether it is proposed to provide with uniforms those air raid wardens who, in war time, will be engaged on full-time duty?

Sir J. Anderson

As at present advised I do not contemplate the provision of uniforms as suggested by the hon. Member.

Mr. Kirby

asked the Lord Privy Seal whether he is aware that the Liverpool Air-Raid Precautions Committee recently postponed action intended to provide in various parts of the city some 10 combined first-aid posts and decontamination centres because of the lack of information from the Government as to the apportionment of the cost; and when he will be able to inform and reassure local authorities on these matters?

Sir J. Anderson

I am aware of this decision, but not of the reasons which led the committee to reach it. After discussion with officers of the corporation early in November, my Department agreed in principle to the provision of nine combined first-aid posts and decontamination centres and I know of no difficulty or lack of information about the apportionment of cost.

Mr. Perkins

asked the Lord Privy Seal whether badges and brooches have yet been supplied for wardens and other air-raid precautions workers in the Stroud district of Gloucestershire?

Sir J. Anderson

1,000 badges and 600 brooches have been supplied to this rural district council, and 300 badges and 200 brooches to this urban district council, in accordance with demands received.