HC Deb 28 March 1917 vol 92 c389
16. Mr. BILLING

asked the Under- Secretary of State for War whether the scheme for the defence of this country from aerial attack initiated by his predecessor some twelve months ago is now complete?

Mr. MACPHERSON

It is not known to which particular scheme reference is made, but while it is undesirable to publish details, everything possible is being done, as events have shown, for the aerial defence of the country.

Mr. BILLING

Is the hon. Gentleman referring to the last raid?

Mr. MACPHERSON

No; to many raids