Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Civil Defence. – in the House of Commons at on 16 October 1941.
Mr Ernest Brown
, Leith
I am most anxious to remedy complaints of that kind, but, as my hon. Friend will realise, large empty houses may sometimes be reserved for Service purposes. If, however, he has any particular case in mind, I should be glad to look into it. I have inquired into this matter in every region in the Kingdom, and in certain regions I am taking action by appointing a special inspector from London, with power to billet where necessary.