§ The Notice on the Paper in the name of the Earl of Mansfield was as follows:
§ To ask His Majesty's Government whether they are satisfied with the defensive fire-power of our heavy bombers; and to move for Papers.
§ THE LORD CHANCELLOR (VISCOUNT SIMON)Strangers will withdraw.
Then, in pursuance of the Resolution that the sitting of the House to consider the Motion of the Earl of Mansfield be in Secret Session, the Official Reporter withdrew.
§ House in Secret Session.
§ Sitting resumed in Open Session.