§ 26. Colonel DAYasked the hon. Member for Monmouth, as representing the Forestry Commissioners, whether, in view of the fires that have destroyed many acres of heath land, he can state whether any special notices have been issued, in respect of land under the control of Commissioners, to motoring associations or motorists drawing their attention to the danger caused by motoring picnicking parties leaving bottles or other glass about which is likely to act as burning glass from the rays of the sun, which in many cases may originate these fires?
§ Sir LEOLIN FORESTIER-WALKER (Forestry Commissioner)The Forestry Commissioners asked the Automobile Association to urge upon their members the necessity for taking all possible steps, when visiting woodlands and young plantations, to prevent fires which might be caused (a) by leaving bottles or other glass about which is apt to act as a burning glass for the rays of the sun, (b) by dropping lighted matches, etc., or (c) by lighting fires and failing to extinguish them.
§ Colonel DAYAre notices posted up, so that the public can see them?
§ Sir L. FORESTIER-WALKERNo, they are not; I see no reason why they should not be.
§ Colonel DAYWill steps be taken to see that they are posted?
Commander WILLIAMSHas my hon. Friend's attention also been drawn to the danger of incendiary speeches?