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Royal Observer Corps (Warm Clothing).

Oral Answers to Questions — Royal Air Force. – in the House of Commons at on 19 November 1941.

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Photo of Wing Commander Archibald James Wing Commander Archibald James , Wellingborough

asked the Secretary of State for Air whether, having regard to the fact that members of the Home Guard are issued with overcoats, he will arrange for an adequate supply of warm clothing to be issued to members of the Observer Corps who put in a certain minimum of time in manning posts?

Photo of Sir Archibald Sinclair Sir Archibald Sinclair , Caithness and Sutherland

A personal issue of a waterproof, fleece-lined storm coat is being made to every observer and will be completed shortly. In the meantime, as I informed the hon. Member for West Leyton (Mr. Sorensen) on 22nd October, an adequate supply of warm clothing is available at all the posts for men on duty.

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