HC Deb 18 July 1940 vol 363 c421W
Mr. Cocks

asked the Home Secretary whether he will consider supplying arms to special constables, especially to those in rural districts who are members of the British Legion and ex-service men?

Sir J. Anderson

Chief constables have full discretion to supply arms, so far as available supplies permit, to special constables who are trained to use them and are engaged on duties which may call for their use.