§ Mr. Henderson Stewartasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether in order to relieve anxiety and physical strain in many homes, he will instruct local authorities in receiving areas that 561W elderly people and those certified as physically unfit to cope with evacuees will be excluded from the lists of those called upon to receive women and children?
§ Mr. ColvilleIt has always been made clear to local authorities that special consideration would require to be given to562W aged or infirm householders, and I have no reason to believe that local authorities have failed to exercise their discretion in favour of such householders where necessary. If the hon. Member has any specific cases in mind, however, perhaps he will send me details.