ANTI-AIRCRAFT DEFENCE.

HC Deb 09 February 1938 vol 331 c1076W

Mr. Davidson

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he will give the total number of anti-aircraft units now established in Scotland?

Sir V. Warrender

Five, Sir. The provision of further anti-aircraft units in Scotland is under active consideration.

Mr. De la Bère

asked the Secretary of State for War whether the Government have now secured supplies of the new anti-aircraft gun capable of bringing down an aeroplane at 30,000 feet; and, if these new guns are not available, on what are the units at present relying?

Sir V. Warrender

As has been previously stated, it is not in the public interest to give information of this character.