HC Deb 12 October 1939 vol 352 cc533-4W
Mr. Dobbie

asked the Home Secretary whether, under powers contained in any of the emergency regulations, it is his intention in any case to authorise regional commissioners to supersede the authority of local governing bodies; if so, will he state the regulation, and also whether this power has been extended to all or any of the commissioners; has it in any instance been put into operation; and, if so, where?

Sir J. Anderson

No, Sir. There is no such power under the Defence Regulations and the question does not therefore arise.