§ 119. Mr. Llewellynasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will make a statement concerning the recruiting drive for Civil Defence in South Wales with special reference to the number of recruits obtained in each locality, the assistance given by the local authorities concerned, and the steps proposed to improve recruitment.
§ Mr. de FreitasThe broad position is that recruitment to the Civil Defence Corps and the National Hospital Service Reserve has improved considerably during recent months, although recruitment to the Auxiliary Fire Service is less satisfactory. Local authorities have, in general, been alive to their responsibilities, and steps are being taken to improve recruitment by means of publicity and other appropriate measures. I am sending to the hon. Member a table containing the detailed information in respect of each locality for which he asks.