HC Deb 08 August 1940 vol 364 cc436-7W
Mr. Leach

asked the Home Secretary whether he is aware that Mr. W. Stuart Lavender, of 10, St. Alkmund's Square, Shrewsbury, of the Local Observer Corps, was recently called to the Shrewsbury police station where his immediate resignation was demanded by the chief constable, with an implied alternative threat of sterner measures, on the ground that Mr. Lavender had caused the publishing of posters containing the War Secretary's declaration on the voluntary nature of vaccination and inoculation; and will he take steps to secure the reinstatement of Mr. Lavender?

Sir J. Anderson

My attention had not previously been drawn to this matter; but I have called for a full report and will communicate with my hon. Friend.