§ Mr. Kennedyasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware of the position of magistrates who are members of the Special Constabulary, and who may be called upon to sit in judgment on cases in which the Special Constabulary are involved; and whether he has advised that magistrates should refrain from service in the Special Constabulary?
§ Mr. ColvilleMy attention has been called to cases of this kind. I have expressed the opinion that while I appreciate the readiness of the magistrates to undertake work in connection with Civil Defence, I consider that service in the Special Constabulary may give rise to difficulties which would not occur if the service were given in other spheres of Civil Defence.