HC Deb 16 March 1945 vol 409 cc513-4W
Sir I. Albery

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty if he can now take steps to lessen the disturbances caused to residents by the disposal of unexploded bombs in an area of the constituency of the hon. Member for Gravesend, of which he has been made aware by previous complaints and correspondence.

Mr. Alexander

Everything possible is done by the Naval authorities to minimize the disturbance caused by the detonations for which they are responsible to these residents. Notice is always given to the local police and A.R.P. authorities. I regret that the disposal of enemy bombs must continue; but I would point out that the number of demolitions carried out by Naval authorities in the area is very small, only some half-dozen having occurred since the beginning of the year.