HC Deb 03 July 1924 vol 175 c1490
32. Mr. THURTLE

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air whether, with a view to impressing upon the people the probable results of any future aerial warfare, he will arrange that in the next aerial pageant organised by his Department at Hendon there shall be depicted, not only the bombing of warships and tanks, but also the bombing of the houses of non-combatants?

Marquess of TITCHFIELD

On a point of Order. Is not this question sarcastic; and, if so, should it appear on the Order Paper?

Mr. SPEAKER

I do not read it that way.

Marquess of TITCHFIELD

Is not the reference to the bombing of the houses of non-combatants intended in that way?

Mr. LEACH

My hon. Friend's suggestion has been noted for appropriate consideration.

Mr. THURTLE

May we take it that my hon. Friend, whose pacific convictions are so well known, is aware of the desirability of making people realise the horrible side of war?

Sir H. BRITTAIN

Cannot the ordinary citizen——

Mr. SPEAKER

I think the supplementary question has shown that the original question was ironical.