HC Deb 23 May 1940 vol 361 cc323-4W
Mr. Thorne

asked the Attorney-General what action he intends taking to make it impossible for anyone to go to a tailor and buy an officer's uniform without being asked to produce any evidence that he holds a commission?

Miss Rathbone

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he is satisfied that sufficient precautions are being taken to prevent fraudulent or traitorous persons from acquiring uniforms, badges, or other insignia of rank in any of the Armed Services?

Mr. Law

I have been asked to reply. The matter has been under active consideration, and I hope that a decision will be reached very shortly.

Mr. Ammon

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that recently an unauthorised person dressed in the uniform of a British officer entered a military hospital and talked with the patients, ascertained their military units and left unchallenged; and what steps are being taken to prevent a repetition of similar incidents?

Mr. Law

I understand that the hospital referred to is an emergency medical service hospital of the Ministry of Health, and I am asking my right hon. Friend the Minister of Health to make inquiries.