HC Deb 05 February 1918 vol 101 c2080
36. Mr. ANDERSON

asked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether he will give the name of the Member of this House who in his private capacity suggested the scattering of leaflets from Government aeroplanes over Coventry during the recent industrial trouble; whether he is aware that the use of aeroplanes for this purpose, together with the character of the leaflets, has been much resented; and whether it is the intention of the Government to continue the sanction of the use of aeroplanes for purposes of this kind?

Mr. MACPHERSON

I am not aware that resentment has been aroused, as my hon. Friend suggests, but. as such a case is not likely to recur, I hope that the incident may now be regarded as closed.

Mr. ANDERSON

Will the hon. Gentleman answer the first part of the question

Mr. MACPHERSON

Certainly; the hon. Member for Harwich.