HC Deb 19 November 1936 vol 317 cc1903-4
41. Mr. MANDER

asked the Home Secretary when it is proposed to make the issue of gas masks to the general population of London, in view of the fact that no warning may be received of an air raid?

Mr. LLOYD

It is not intended to issue these respirators unless and until an emergency is imminent.

Mr. MANDER

Would the hon. Gentleman say what is meant by "an emergency"? Is not the present situation pretty serious?

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