HC Deb 17 October 1940 vol 365 cc837-8W
Sir W. Jenkins

asked the Home Secretary whether he will consider making a grant for clothing and boots to all voluntary, air-raid precautions workers to meet the needs for inclement weather; and will he give local authorities power to provide the necessary clothing for the winter months?

Mr. H. Morrison

I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply which I gave to similar Questions on the subject on 8th October.

Major Lloyd

asked the Home Secretary whether he is aware that large numbers of air-raid wardens in Renfrewshire, who have now been serving for more than 12 months and taking regular turns on duty, still have no prospects of obtaining any equipment, owing to the fact that they are said to be surplus to war establishment; and what action he proposes to take to remedy this grievance?

Mr. H. Morrison

Local authorities have already been informed that as supplies become available steel helmets and civilian duty respirators will be provided for wardens up to 25 per cent. in excess of establishment.