§ Mr. Pooleasked the Home Secretary how many civilians have been appointed as air-raid precautions organisers up to the present in Great Britain?
§ Mr. LloydThe number of such appointments in Great Britain is about 264. All are held by civilians in the sense that none of the holders are active members of the fighting services. The information furnished to the Home Office by the local authorities does not show how many of them have previously served in the Forces.