§ 65. Sir Arnold Gridleyasked the Secretary of State for War what progress has been made in his scheme of works defence; whether staffs have been allocated, and anti-aircraft guns provided for the defence of all works of major importance; and whether he can make a statement?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaAll firms who have agreed to raise their own units have been asked to inform the War Office when they are ready to receive their interim scale of equipment, and those who have done so have received it. The scheme does not comprise all firms of major importance, but is related to the general plan of defence. Commanders and training staff have been allocated.
§ Mr. Austin HopkinsonHas the Secretary of State ever considered the fact that the use of guns against air attack on any given point necessitates the guns being several miles away from the point?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaI think that this question refers to low-flying attack.