HC Deb 18 February 1941 vol 369 c40W
Mr. David Adams

asked the Home Secretary what are the powers and duties of Regional Commissioners with regard to air-raid precautions?

Mr. Mabane:

By delegation of powers under the Defence Regulations and by administrative arrangements, Regional Commissioners are responsible for the supervision, approval and in certain cases direction of the air-raid precautionary measures taken by local authorities.