22 NOVEMBER 1940, Page 15

AIR WARDENS' CLAIMS

Sut,—With reference to the article "Air Raid Wardens' Claims" by Lady Violet Bonham Carter, in your November 8th issue, I would like to say that if she is dissatisfied with the hot drinks, &c., served out In her present post, she might with adVantage change over to Ilford, one of the largest, and presumably, therefore, richest boroughs in the U.K. A four-hour spell, or more, of duty by night is rewarded with one whole Oxo cube and one packet of dry water biscuits, retail price U marked therein 2d. This munificent bonus is given to both paid and unpaid wardens in the borough.—Yours faithfully, GOODMAYES No. 71.