HC Deb 24 October 1916 vol 86 c932
18. Commander WEDGWOOD

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he will consider the possibility when danger from a Zeppelin raid in London has passed of reassuring invalids and parents, of young families by sounding a hooter or in some other obvious way?

Mr. LLOYD GEORGE

I cannot say more than that this proposal is about to be considered by the Field-Marshal Commanding-in-Chief Home Forces in conjunction with the Home Office.

Mr. BILLING

Might I ask whether, in, view of the enormous amount of inconvenience that is caused by rumours on. nights when Zeppelins are expected, information might not be withheld from responsible people asking for it from, officials?

Mr. LLOYD GEORGE

I do not understand the hon. Member's question.

Mr. BILLING

Whether information regarding known raids might be withheld from any responsible person who asks a. special constable or police official?