§ 65. Mr. FELLasked why the Zeppelin airships which traversed Norfolk recently were not fired at by the numerous forces stationed there; if there was ample opportunity for warning these forces of their passage and probable return so that an organised attack could be made upon them; and if the same immunity is to be afforded them on their next attack?
§ Mr. TENNANTIt is obviously undesirable to make any detailed statement in answer to this question. It must not be assumed that, if fast-moving aircraft pass over places from which they cannot be effectively attacked and enjoy immunity from attack, the same good fortune will necessarily attend attacks directed against places where persons other than unprotected civilians are either present or can proceed.
§ Mr. TENNANTI do not think it desirable to make public the orders of the War Office.