§ Mr. W. R. Duckworthasked the Home Secretary whether, in any review of Civil Defence arrangements, he will suggest to local authorities the desirability of re-modelling their schemes for air-raid precautions first-aid post workers with the object of freeing to a far greater extent than at present all voluntary workers who are now working six days or nights a week without any immediate need for their services; and of establishing a telephone service, enabling them to be called up when any emergency arises?
§ Mr. ElliotI have been asked to reply. The arrangements for personnel at first-aid posts are at present being reviewed by the local authorities in consultation with my officers and with the regional commissioners, with a view to adjusting the numbers of voluntary workers, and the actual hours of duty, more closely to the needs of the situation. The procedure for securing their attendance, in the event of an air raid, is also being reviewed.