§ Mr. J. J. Lawsonasked the Secretary of State for War if he is aware that although many members of the Home Guard did not resign when compulsory parades were abolished, they were ordered to hand in uniform and equipment and are therefore deprived of the privilege given to others since that time of retaining their uniforms; and if he will remedy this.
§ Sir J. GriggAs I said to my hon. Friend on 17th October, I am not aware that any members of the Home Guard handed in their uniforms. But if he will sent me particulars of the cases he has in mind I will have them investigated.
§ Sir L. Boyceasked the Secretary of State for War whether it is proposed to re-issue civilian respirators to members of the Home Guard in place of the Service pattern now in their possession, or whether they will be permitted to retain the latter until the end of hostilities in Europe.
§ Sir J. GriggInstructions have been issued to the Home Guard that members will retain their Service respirators as long as respirators are retained by the population in general.