HC Deb 13 August 1940 vol 364 c614W
Mr. Malcolm MacMillan

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is satisfied with the response to the Government's circular urging farmers to protect crops against enemy incendiary action; whether he will indicate the nature of protective action taken; and what direct Government action in this connection is contemplated?

Mr. E. Brown

I am advised that farmers are alive to the importance of taking measures to safeguard their crops against damage by incendiary bombs. Steps have been taken to inform them in detail of the measures which should be taken and the Government are assisting by the supply of certain additional fire-fighting appliances in the main corn-growing districts.