§ Mr. Eckersleyasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster whether he proposes to include the balloon barrage in the air defences of the city of Manchester?
§ Earl WintertonI am not in a position to add to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for the Consett division of Durham (Mr. D. Adams) on 16th March.
§ Mr. Lyonsasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster whether any decision has been reached to open general recruiting for the balloon-barrage section of the Auxiliary Air Force in all districts of the country?
§ Earl WintertonNo, Sir. It is hoped that the requisite personnel will be obtained in the localities closely concerned through the appropriate Territorial Force Associations.