HC Deb 08 January 1942 vol 377 cc67-8W
Sir L. Lyle

asked the Home Secretary the percentage of men who claim exemption in areas where compulsion for the Fire Guard has been introduced; and whether all such claims are examined carefully to ensure that all ranks of the community make their just share of sacrifice and effort?

Mr. H. Morrison

The information at present available indicates that about 60 per cent. of the persons who have registered in England and Wales under the Civil Defence Duties (Compulsory Enrolment) Order have claimed exemption from enrolment under the Order. Of these, the majority have claimed exemption on the ground that they are already performing fire prevention or other civil defence duties. As regards the second part of the Question the answer is in the affirmative.