§ Earl Wintertonasked the Home Secretary whether a member of the Home Guard, who is authorised by his company commander to carry arms, his own property and loaned to his unit because no Government issue is available, is required to obtain a police licence to use such arms?
§ Mr. H. MorrisonI am advised that if a member of the Home Guard transfers a firearm to the Home Guard authorities and it is re-issued to him, he is entitled to use it on Home Guard duty without obtaining a firearm certificate from the police.
§ Sir L. Lyleasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that certain insurance companies are increasing premiums for the Home Guards; and whether, in that case, he will state what the facts are, and which companies are taking this action?
§ Mr. EdenNegotiations are proceeding in regard to this matter, and I will write to my hon. Friend as soon as possible.