HC Deb 26 February 1914 vol 58 cc1943-4
51. Sir WALTER ESSEX

asked the Prime Minister whether he will use his influence to discourage Members of the House whose lives are of value to the public from exposing themselves to need less risks and perils by aeroplane, submarine, or in any other way?

MARQUESS Of TULLIBARDINE

Before the right hon. Gentleman replies to the question, could he specify in his reply what Members of this House have a life valuable to the public?

The PRIME MINISTER

I regret that valuable lives should be exposed to needless risks, but I have no reason to think that I have any such dissuasive influence as my hon. Friend suggests.