§ Mr. Evelyn Walkdenasked the Home Secretary whether he is aware that proprietary articles and chemical mixtures purporting to extinguish incendiary bombs are still being offered for sale to private householders by canvassers, and civil defence units in certain localities are being permitted to engage in sales demonstrations which often influence bulk purchases by business firms; and what steps he is taking to put an end to this practice?
§ Miss WilkinsonYes, Sir; I am aware that such articles and mixtures are still being offered for sale. All authorities concerned have recently been requested to prevent their officers from attending demonstrations of the kind referred to.