§ Sir W. Smithersasked the Home Secretary whether he has considered the particulars sent to him of a statement made by the North-West Regional Commissioner for Civil Defence; is he aware that the speech has caused anxiety among ship- 1812W owners; and will he instruct this officer to set a higher example of discretion and avoid careless talk in future?
§ Mr. H. MorrisonI have considered the statement to which my hon. Friend refers but I do not think that it affords any ground for taking such action as he suggests.