§ Mr. Loganasked the Home Secretary what action he intends to take to implement his promise to Liverpool in regard to women fire-watchers; whether he has considered the objections put before him some months ago on amenities, danger to the women and vulnerability of the dockside area; whether he will proscribe the area as suggested by the city council; and will he consult with the Liverpool authorities before regulations are issued?
§ Miss WilkinsonMy right hon. Friend has decided to issue a direction under Article 20 (1) of the Fire Guard (Business and Government Premises) Order, 1943, exempting women from fireguard duties outside their working hours at business premises at Liverpool in the dock and warehouse area along the riverside, but he is not prepared to extend this exemption to the commercial districts lying to the north of this area. The Regional Commissioner on his behalf is at present discussing with the Liverpool city council where best the boundary of the proposed "special area" can be drawn.