§ 7. Mr. PENNEFATHERasked the First Lord of the Admiralty at what hour the Zeppelin which bombarded Southend on Monday last was first seen; at what hour the Admiralty received notice of its presence; at what hour it was last seen; what orders the Admiralty gave; and what steps they took to attack it meanwhile?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAThe Zeppelin was first seen at 2.45 a.m. and last seen at 4.30 a.m. News of its arrival was received at the Admiralty in a few minutes, and a number of aeroplanes ascended from the various air stations in the region affected. A thick belt of clouds baffled the pursuers.
§ Mr. PENNEFATHERAre the coast look-outs in direct telephonic communication with an aerial post, or was delay caused through inability to get connection through the telephonic exchange?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAPerhaps the hon. Member had better put a question down.