HC Deb 23 November 1914 vol 68 c774
58. Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKE

asked the Prime Minister when it is proposed to issue instructions to the civilian population as to the course of action to be taken in the event of a foreign raid?

Mr. McKENNA

The Prime Minister has asked me to reply to this question. My right hon. Friend the Secretary for Scotland and I, acting on behalf of the Government, have been in communication on this matter with the Lords Lieutenant of certain counties in Scotland and England. The Lords Lieutenant have formed, or are now forming, emergency committees in all districts which could be regarded as exposed to possible raids. For the present, however, it is considered undesirable to make public the instructions which have been, or will be, issued.