HC Deb 08 August 1940 vol 364 c438W
Sir H. Williams

asked the Home Secretary whether he will make a statement on the precise functions of the Women's Voluntary Service; and whether it receives a grant from his Department?

Sir J. Anderson

The primary function of Women's Voluntary Services is to bring the voluntary help of women to the assistance of the local authorities in carrying out their statutory duties in connection with civil defence; but, as my hon. Friend knows, they have rendered valuable public service in a great many other spheres. The cost of accommodation and other essential services for the headquarters and regional offices of; the organisation, together with certain limited payments to members of the staff, are met from public funds.