§ Lieut.-Commander Tufnellasked the Home Secretary whether he will, for the purposes of billeting and rationing, regard inspectors who are looking after the welfare of animals as essential workers in districts which may be subjected to compulsory evacuation; and whether, if necessary, he will institute inquiries of chief constables as to the utility of this step?
§ Mr. H. MorrisonI have given careful consideration to my hon. Friend's suggestion, but I regret that I do not see my way to adopt it.