HC Deb 08 May 1939 vol 347 c41W
Mr. Parker

asked the Lord Privy Seal whether he is aware that boys between the ages of 14 and 18 are being asked to sign on for full-time service in the Auxiliary Fire Service; and whether he can undertake that they would receive payment in the event of their being called on to serve?

Sir J. Anderson

I am aware that youths under 18 years of age are being enrolled as messengers in the Auxiliary Fire Service. The question of the age-limits within which such recruitment may properly be effected and of the appropriate conditions of service, including payment for whole-time service, is now under review.