asked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is now in a position to state when a compulsory air-raid precautions scheme will be enforced in Jamaica and other parts of the West Indies?

The Governments of Jamaica and other Colonies in the West Indian area have been impressed with the importance of the organisation of A.R.P. schemes, and the Governors have powers to institute compulsory service if and when they consider it necessary.