§ Mr. Websterasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will make a statement about changes in the field of recruitment of volunteers for the Civil Defence and allied services.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerI am glad to be able to announce that after consultation with my right hon. Friend the Minister16W of Defence it has been decided to extend the field of recruitment for part-time service in Civil Defence. Anyone over 18 will in future be eligible to join any part of the Civil Defence or allied services unless there is an overriding reserve liability or a liability for National Service.