§ Mr. Bullasked the Lord Privy Seal whether his attention has been called to the sale of miniature air-raid precautions badges; whether any official authority is given to manufacturers and distributors of such badges; and whether he will make a statement with regard to this matter?
§ Sir J. AndersonI am aware that miniatures of the A.R.P. badge are on sale in various quarters. No official permission has been given for such reproductions of the badge, but I am advised that their manufacture or sale does not contravene the law as it at present stands. In those instances which have come to notice, steps have been taken to enlist the co-operation of the vendors with a view to ensuring as far as practicable that miniatures are supplied only to persons who can furnish evidence that they are entitled to wear the official badge. I am considering whether any further action is desirable.