HC Deb 21 August 1940 vol 364 c1334W
Mr. Sorensen

asked the Home Secretary whether, in view of the desire expressed by some housewives and mothers for air-raid warnings to indicate the approach of enemy aircraft, he will consider a system of optional vocal warnings to be given when possible by the police and air-raid precautions wardens at the houses of those who have formally made the request?

Mr. Mebane

No, Sir. Such a system as is suggested would be neither practicable nor desirable.

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