§ Sir R. Taskerasked the Home Secretary whether the provision of Haldanetype shelters ranks for grant; whether the same amount of grant is given for any type of shelter approved by him; and whether a borough council in London is permitted to determine the type of shelter which is provided for the safety of its inhabitants?
§ Sir J. AndersonI would refer my hon. Friend to the answer given on 20th August to a Question by the hon. Member for Consett (Mr. David Adams). As then stated, shelters of the type to which my hon. Friend refers may in suitable cases be approved for use as public shelters. As regards the percentage rate of grant payable, no distinction is drawn between one approved type of public shelter and another. As regards the last part of the Question, local authorities in providing air-raid shelter are expected to act in accordance with the general policy of the Government and in consultation with my Department's Regional staffs.