HC Deb 03 July 1941 vol 372 c1515W
Captain Cunningham-Reid

asked the Home Secretary what measures are being taken to ensure a sufficiency of water for fire-fighting purposes in empty houses?

Mr. H. Morrison

I am engaged on the preparation of measures to deal with the special problems presented by vacant premises. In the meanwhile, as the hon. and gallant Member is aware, I have asked local authorities to request owners and tenants to leave supplies of water in all such premises.

Sir W. Smiles

asked the Home Secretary whether, in view of the hardship allowances to men compulsorily enrolled in the Auxiliary Fire Service, and other civil defence services, under the National Service Act, 1941, he is prepared to make these allowances available to the volunteer whole-time personnel of the Auxiliary Fire Service.

Mr. Morrison

I am looking into this matter, and I will communicate later with my hon. and gallant Friend.