§ Mr. CHORLTONasked the Home Secretary whether arrangements have been 1748W made for the sale of gas masks to all those who wish to take this precaution, and through which channel can they be obtained?
§ Mr. LLOYDThe Government recently published a scheme by which manufacturers who make approved types of respirators and who accept various conditions, including liability to Government inspection, will be licensed to affix a Home Office certification mark to respirators placed on sale. So far no applications for licences have been received: but when the scheme is in operation respirators will be on sale on which the public can place full reliance.