§ Mr. HALL-CAINEasked the Home Secretary whether he will inquire into the grounds supporting the publicly expressed views of scientists that there is no real defence whatever against attack of burning gases and incendiary bombs; and whether, in view of the efforts of his Department to popularise gas drill, he will publish the results of his inquiry so as to reassure and inform the public?
§ Mr. LLOYDI am advised that defensive measures against poison gas and incendiary bombs are practicable provided that adequate preparation is made as regards equipment and organisation. Research into these problems is always being carried on, and my right hon. Friend sees no reason for conducting a special inquiry of the kind suggested by my hon. Friend.