HC Deb 08 March 1945 vol 408 c2205
20. Mr. Edgar Granville

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what system of air-raid warning was used during the recent raid by piloted aircraft on the East coast area; and if he is satisfied with these arrangements.

Mr. H. Morrison

The air raid warning system is that which has been in operation throughout the war, with the improvements introduced a year ago. I have made inquiries into its working during the raid referred to by my hon. Friend and I am satisfied that in general it operated efficiently.

Mr. Granville

In view of the fact that some of the towns and villages were attacked during the dim-out or when lights were showing, would the right hon. Gentleman consider instituting a separate or special warning for piloted aircraft raids?

Mr. Morrison

I do not think that would be practicable.

Mr. Granville

Will the right hon. Gentleman take into consideration the danger to our own aircraft returning in the conditions in which our Civil Defence has to be carried out?

Mr. Morrison

Perhaps we are getting too close to operational matters to pursue this point further.