HC Deb 11 March 1941 vol 369 cc1145-6
33. Mr. Thorne

asked the Secretary of State for Air how many times Malta has been bombed since the war started?

The Secretary of State for Air (Sir Archibald Sinclair)

The records kept in my Department show that, up to the end of last week, Malta has been bombed on 114 occasions. I am glad to have this opportunity of paying tribute to the gallantry and efficiency of the defenders of the island, and to the courage and high morale which the civil population have throughout displayed.

Mr. Thorne

Is the right hon. Gentleman in a position to tell the House of the number of people who have been killed there?

Sir A. Sinclair

I should want notice of that Question.