§ Mr. Parkerasked the Home Secretary whether he is aware that local authorities would appreciate the reception of official information about civil defence, evacuation, and similar activities at the same time that it is given to the public through the Press and radio; and whether he will make arrangements in order to enable them to take appropriate action?
§ Sir J. AndersonThe Departments concerned are in constant communication with local authorities on questions of civil defence, evacuation and similar activities, but it is sometimes desired to 883W give guidance to the public direct through the Press or wireless upon subjects on which it is not always possible or necessary to communicate with local authorities in advance.