§ 13. Mr. Purbrickasked the Secretary of State for Air whether, in view of the larger bombs we now have available, he will arrange, at the first opportunity, for a heavy bomb to be dropped down the crater of Mount Vesuvius in order to make a practical test as to whether the disturbances created thereby will give rise to severe earthquakes and eruptions?
§ Sir A. SinclairAll possible targets for our bombing attacks are carefully considered. It would not be in the public interest to say more.
§ Captain StricklandCan the Minister give an assurance to the House that Bomber Command will not drop a "Purbrick" on this mountain?
§ Mr. HannahHow can we be sure that the earthquake would be in the right place?