HC Deb 28 September 1944 vol 403 cc439-40W
Mr. Petherick

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department on what date the written instructions or orders to the Civil Defence services regarding the reduction in establishment were in the hands of the controllers concerned; and on what date the relative broadcast or speech was made.

Mr. H. Morrison

Preliminary outlines of the plans for the Regions concerned were notified to Regional Commissioners for the information of local authorities The relaxations already made are the first stage in the process. Further relaxations must depend on changes in the strategical position.