HC Deb 01 May 1941 vol 371 cc573-4W
Mr. Martin

asked the Home Secretary whether he will consider forming a mobile central force, either civil or military, for demolition and clearance purposes for the assistance of local authorities where air-raid damage has been too great for local resources?

Mr. H. Morrison

Schemes of mutual assistance have been made by local authorities and public utility undertakings, and in special cases of urgency the Regional Commissioner can call for military assistance. These arrangements make it possible to bring reinforcements into an area when they are needed for the restoration of services, and I think they meet the objects which my hon. Friend has in mind.