§ Mr. GILBERTasked the Secretary of State for War whether he can explain why heavy guns were being fired around London last Friday morning and also on other days; whether he is aware that the firing of these guns has a very bad effect 391W on many hospital patients in London, as well as on highly nervous people who have not yet forgotten air raids; and can he take any steps to stop a repetition of this heavy gun firing in or near London?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLThe gun fire referred to was no doubt in connection with the testing of heavy guns at the proof butts at Woolwich, as this is the only place near London where such firing is carried out. I would remind the hon. Member that the proof of heavy guns has been carried out at Woolwich for many years, and I am afraid that the suggestion contained in his question cannot be adopted.