§ 1. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the Secretary of State for India if day and night aeroplane bombing raids have been carried out against Jellalabad and other Afghan towns; if so, what steps are taken to avoid the killing of women and children in these raids; and will he publish assurances on this subject for the information of the Moslem subjects of the Empire and of our Allies?
§ 86. Colonel WEDGWOODasked the Secretary of State for War whether any and, if so, what instructions have been given as to the bombing of Afghan towns and villages with a view to prevent injury to non-combatants?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for INDIA (Mr. Montagu)As far as is known, aeroplane bombing raids on Afghan towns have been solely by day. I have ascertained from the Viceroy that all possible care is taken to confine operations to attacks on troops and military objectives and to avoid villages and other unfortified places. British military practice in this respect is sufficiently known to make a public announcement on the subject unnecessary.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYAre any instructions given as to the height from which bombs are to be dropped in the day time?
§ Mr. MONTAGUNo.