HC Deb 16 November 1937 vol 329 cc179-80
7. Mr. Davidson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland the total number of air-raid precautions tests carried out in Scotland up to date?

Mr. Elliot

No general air-raid precautions exercises have so far been carried cut, but it is hoped that they will be arranged when local schemes of air-raid precautions are further advanced.

Mr. Davidson

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that many military experts agree that air raids of the future will not be confined to one particular part of the country, but that different places will be attacked at the same time; and does he not think it necessary that some move should be made to protect the people of Scotland?

Mr. Elliot

That shows how desirable it is to pass the Bill at present before the House.

Mr. Davidson

Does not the right hon. Gentleman think it should have been done long ago?