§ 20. Mr. De Chairasked the Home Secretary whether any precautions have 352 been taken to protect the civilian population from burns to exposed parts of the skin resulting from mustard gas bombs?
§ Mr. LloydMembers of the public will be advised to remain indoors in a room which has been protected against gas and they should not, therefore, normally be exposed to burns from vesicant gases. If any should be so burned, the network of first aid posts proposed in time of war in urban areas would enable speedy treatment to be given.
Mr. J. J. DavidsonHas the Department taken any steps to set up factories for making air raid protective clothing for civilians?
§ Mr. LloydProtective clothing against blistering gases is being supplied by the Government to the air raid precautionary services of local authorities.