HC Deb 05 October 1944 vol 403 c1161W
Mr. Thorne

asked the Secretary of State for War if he is aware that the German commander of Calais allowed several of his big long-range guns to be fired several times on Dover on Saturday, 30th September, 1944, during the time that the armistice was granted; and what punishment will be meted out to this officer.

Mr. A. Henderson

My hon. Friend is misinformed. I understand that the last round was fired on Dover on 26th September. The armistice at Calais lasted, for 24 hours from mid-day on 29th September.