§ Mr. R. Daviesasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether, in view of the fact that the original objects for which they were appointed have now passed and, in view also of the reduction of their staffs, it is proposed to abolish the offices of all Regional Commissioners; and when.
§ Mr. H. MorrisonRegional Commissioners, who have rendered admirable public service, were appointed to deal with emergencies caused by air attacks. So long as the danger of such attack continues, I cannot accept the view that the original objects for which Regional Commissioners were appointed have passed. I do not, therefore, at present propose to abolish the offices of all Regional Commissioners. But, as I have already stated in answer to previous Questions, the Regional organisation is being adjusted to public need. Some of the posts of Deputy Regional Commissioners have already been discontinued, as have also those of the District Commissioners in Scotland.