63. Mr. G. DOYLEasked the Prime Minister whether he will consider the desirability of introducing legislation to deal with the menace to the safety of the realm and the prosperity of the Country of lightning strikes?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI can assure my hon. Friend that this matter has not been overlooked, but I am not in a position to make any statement at present.
§ Colonel WEDGWOODIs the organisation of Civic Guards to meet this case to be perfected openly or in secret?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWWhat organisation I do riot understand the hon. and gallant Gentleman.
§ Colonel WEDGWOODI refer to the organisation of the Civic or Citizens' Guard, set up by the Government a few days before the end of the railway strike.
§ Mr. BONAR LAWIf the hon. and gallant Gentleman refers to the organisation set up by the Government to enable the life of the nation to go on, it is intended to continue it. I do not think it would be desirable, and I am not prepared—I have not the information—to go into details. I can only repeat that whatever organisation we consider necessary for that purpose will be retained.
Mr. J. JONESWill the right hon. Gentleman undertake to consult the House before any steps are taken in this matter, time same as in the other?