Mr. Rostron Duckworthasked the Home Secretary what policy he is recommending to local authorities with regard to the control of damaged and worthless sandbags?
§ Mr. H. MorrisonI am not clear what precise point my hon. Friend has in mind. Local Authorities are required by Direction under Regulation 54B of the Defence (General) Regulations, 1939, to collect rags and textiles and to enter on their monthly Salvage return, rendered to Salvage Department (Local Authorities) Ministry of Supply, the amount of sacking and bagging (including damaged sandbags) sold by them or held as stock. They are advised to offer these materials to merchants and should difficulties be experienced to communicate with that Department for guidance.