HC Deb 07 May 1940 vol 360 c1053W
Mr. Etherton

asked the Secretary of State for War whether, in view of the imminence in Norway of exceptional rains at this time of the year, any provision is being made for the issue of waterproofs to our Expeditionary Force; and what provision is being made to protect the troops against the large number of flies which abound in Norway during the early summer?

Mr. Stanley

Troops in Norway are in possession of waterproof capes, and arrangements have been made for additional supplies to be sent out. Nets, gauntlets and veils for protection against mosquitos are in course of issue. Stocks of anti-mosquito cream and spraying liquid and various vermifuges have already been provided.