HC Deb 10 July 1940 vol 362 cc1167-8W
Mr. Cassells

asked the Secretary of State for War whether, in dealing with the detection of parachute troops in remote areas, he will consider providing crofters, farmers and game keepers with Verey light pistols for discharge when parachute troops are first seen, with the result that the light in the sky would be seen by the Observer Corps who would in turn communicate by telephone with the proper quarter?

Mr. Eden

My hon. Friend's suggestion has been noted.

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