HC Deb 22 February 1940 vol 357 cc1539-40W
Mr. Rhys Davies

asked the Secretary of State for Air whether he has decided to transfer for service abroad certain units of the Balloon Barrage; and whether men who joined these units voluntarily, on the understanding that they were to serve only in the British Isles or Northern Ireland, are to be included in any such units?

Sir K. Wood

The Armed Forces (Conditions of Service) Act, 1939, rendered all officers and men of the Auxiliary Air Force, including those enlisted in Balloon Barrage units, liable for service overseas during their present period of embodiment.

Mr. David Adams

asked the Secretary of State for Air whether he is satisfied that all Balloon Barrage units are adequately defended against the possibility of sabotage or enemy troops dropped by parachute?

Sir K. Wood

I am satisfied that units of the Balloon Barrage are adequately protected against such contingencies.