§ Mr. Cartlandasked the First Commissioner of Works whether his Department has made arrangements at the Government factories to provide protection for their workers against air raid attacks?
§ Sir P. Sassoon:The new factories which my Department is erecting for the War Office will embody measures for protecting the workers against air attack. These measures are of a specialised character 44W adapted to the requirements of munitions factories and have been prepared by the War Department. Other industrial buildings in my custody are being included in the survey which my officers are making of all Government buildings with a view to the preparation of air-raid precautions schemes.
§ Mr. Parkerasked the Home Secretary whether his attention has been drawn to the air-raid precaution circular sent out to their employees by Messrs. May and Baker, of Dagenham, which attempts to dragoon their staffs to act as volunteers; and whether he will take steps officially to discourage similar attempts with a view to securing co-operation between employers and employed in this service?
§ Mr. Lloyd:I have seen the circular letter to which the hon. Member refers and also a notice subsequently posted by the firm asking for volunteers for their air-raid precautions scheme. Neither document seems in any way likely to prejudice co-operation between employers and employed in this matter. The voluntary nature of the service is emphasised.