HC Deb 20 July 1939 vol 350 cc728-9W
Mr. Dunn

asked the Lord Privy Seal whether he has now given consideration to the representations made to him by the joint hospital boards of the country in general, and the Wandle Valley Joint Hospital Board in particular, arising out of air-raid precautions for such hospitals; and is he now in a position to make a statement?

Sir J, Anderson

I have had this matter under consideration, and I expect to be in a position to announce a decision during the course of the next few days.

Lieut.-Colonel Macnamara

asked the Lord Privy Seal whether, in view of the fact that Brentwood, Essex, is a local authority within the meaning of Section 12 of the Air-Raid Precautions Act, 1937, although not a county, county borough, or county district council, he will authorise a grant to assist them in the measures necessary for the protection of their hospital against air attack?

Sir J. Anderson

I would refer my hon. and gallant Friend to the reply which I gave to-day to a similar question by the hon. Member for Pontypool (Mr. Jenkins).