§ 66. Major Sir E. COATESasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether, in large and populous districts in which troops are quartered, he can see his way, when bombing practice is carried out, that it should take place on certain days, at certain hours so that the people in the neighbourhood may know when to expect sounds of explosions, thus allaying their fears as to whether they are caused by enemy aircraft or bombing operations?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONI am afraid that my hon. and gallant Friend's suggestion is not feasible, as it would seriously delay training. When bombing practice takes place at night the police are informed, with a view to their notifying people in the vicinity, and steps have been taken to bring to the notice of the public through the medium of the Press the fact that bombing takes place daily at most stations in which troops are located. Instructions have also been issued that no bombing practice is to take place during air raids by day or night, within the district affected.