HC Deb 16 November 1938 vol 341 cc885-6W
Mr. Garro Jones

asked the Lord Privy Seal whether he is satisfied that there exists an adequate number of fire-fighting vessels for Defence needs; and whether he has taken steps to co-ordinate the national requirements in this sphere?

Sir J. Anderson

The necessity for additional fire floats is one of the matters which are taken into consideration in connection with the local fire precautions schemes, and, where necessary, fire pumps are supplied to local authorities for installation on suitable craft, where they can be made available.

Mr. Trevor Cox

asked the Minister of Labour whether he will take steps to ensure that work is found for considerable numbers of unemployed persons in Northeast Cheshire digging air-raid trenches and carrying out maintenance work in regard to existing trenches?

Sir J. Anderson

This is a matter to which attention has been given and I hope to be able to make a statement shortly.