HC Deb 29 May 1940 vol 361 cc551-2W
Mr. Butcher

asked the Home Secretary whether, in view of the proved activity of enemy agents in Holland, Belgium and elsewhere, he will direct that all police officers skilled in the use of firearms shall be provided with them, especially in the rural areas?

Sir J. Anderson

I would refer my hon Friend to the reply which I gave on 23rd May to Questions by my hon. Friends the Members for Yardley (Mr. Salt) and the Ayr Burghs (Sir T. Moore).