HC Deb 23 October 1940 vol 365 cc1048-9W
Mr. Muff

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that certain isolated small units of His Majesty's Forces are living in huts inadequately lighted; and will he give an assurance that suitable lamps shall be provided during the next few days where electricity or gas cannot be installed?

Mr. Law

Considerable quantities of the necessary lamps are on order, all possible action has been taken to accelerate production, and large quantities of suitable lamps should be available in the near future. Meanwhile, ordnance officers in each Command have been instructed to meet urgent local needs as far as possible by purchase from retailers.