HC Deb 13 November 1940 vol 365 cc1721-2W
Mr. Silkin

asked the Home Secretary whether he will give consideration to requiring air-raid wardens to obtain from all persons in their sector information as to where they sleep or shelter, so that the warden on duty may more effectively direct the leader of a rescue party where to search in the event of damage to occupied premises by enemy action?

Miss Wilkinson

In many areas householders already inform wardens of the position of their sleeping quarters or shelter. This practice is to be encouraged, but is must be realised that for such reasons as last moment changes in arrangements, too much reliance cannot be placed on it for directing the operations of rescue parties in case of need.