-2- 10. The existing coupon concession to uniformed civilian employees ### Government Departments dates from 1941, and applies to a considerable ### of civilian employees, which includes the Police, Postmen, Messengers 11. The Board of Trade arguments for the withholding of the concessi### are:- (a) That concessions can only be given where the uniform is indispensable, either on grounds of military security, or because the wearers have such powers over the persons or property of the general community as to make it essential that they be instantly recognisable by the public.