§ 4. Mr. W. Shepherdasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he is now able to give local authorities any guidance on the future policy for A.R.Ps.
§ Mr. EdeI am not yet in a position to give guidance to local authorities in this matter. The future organisation of their local services will depend upon the extent to which provision is made for assistance from the Armed Forces in this country in the event of an emergency. This is a matter of military organisation which is under consideration.