§ Mr. E. J. Williamsasked the Home Secretary whether the cost of the acquisition of land for public shelters will rank for grant; and whether he will make a public announcement and authorise local authorities to proceed to construct public shelters with expedition?
§ Sir J. AndersonThe need for acquiring land for the construction of public shelters will arise only where for some reason it appears inexpedient to secure its use either by agreement or by taking compulsory possession under emergency powers. In a circular issued on 28th August all authorities charged with the responsibility of providing public shelters were informed that powers had been delegated to them to take possession of land for this purpose, and I am not aware of need for any further announcement on this subject.