HC Deb 01 August 1941 vol 373 cc1669-70W
Sir Smedley Crooke

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he has come to any decision with regard to the suggestion made by the hon. Member for Deritend of authorising one Home Guard medical officer per company instead of one per battalion as at present; and will be make an announcement on the matter?

Captain Margesson

Instructions will be issued shortly authorising the appointment, where necessary, of medical officers to Home Guard companies, in addition to the officers at present authorised for battalions.