§ 20. Mr. Edgar Granvilleasked 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. MorrisonThe 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. GranvilleIn 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. MorrisonI do not think that would be practicable.
§ Mr. GranvilleWill 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. MorrisonPerhaps we are getting too close to operational matters to pursue this point further.