HC Deb 08 October 1940 vol 365 c266W
Mr. Simmonds

asked the Home Secretary whether he is aware that air-raid wardens in certain districts are preventing retail shops from continuing business during public air-raid warnings; and whether he will make a statement on this subject?

Mr. H. Morrison

I am not aware that air-raid wardens have been stopping shopkeepers from doing business after the sounding of the alert. I am however considering whether it is necessary to revise the present instructions as to the advice which air-raid wardens should give to pedestrians generally on the sounding of the alert.

Mr. Simmonds

asked the Home Secretary whether industry is now intended to be observing the proposals for continued work during public air-raid warnings announced by him on 10th September.

Mr. Morrison

The answer is in the affirmative.