HC Deb 26 February 1940 vol 357 c1736W
Mr. Butcher

asked the Home Secretary whether he is aware that in some districts the local authorities have not yet made satisfactory arrangements for the decontamination of civilian clothing; and whether he is taking steps to ensure that such facilities are provided in all districts at an early date?

Sir J. Anderson

Adequate provision for the decontamination of ordinary clothing has in fact been made in a number of districts, but I am aware that some difficulties have been experienced by local authorities in making arrangements for the purpose, in conjunction with laundries, on the basis of the scheme recommended by my Department in August last, and I am looking into the matter further.