Delay in the production of armaments was being rapidly overcome. Ships, guns, aeroplanes and munitions were new pouring out of yards and factories ina stream which was constantly increasing in. volume, and the position today, even as compared with those a few months ayo, had been enormously strengthened.
Discussing the development of air power, which, he said, had introduced fan -eniirely new element in modern warfare and had brought the risks. of war right Into the midst of the civilian population, Mr. Chamberlain declared: "Nothing We can do can give civilians absolute protection against attack from the air, but we can do much to lessen its effectiveness, prevent panic and ensure that the fighting capacity of the nation shall be maintained,"
Mr. Chamberlain then save a detailed account of the civil defence work being carried out under the direction of Sir John Anderson, Lord: Privy Seal and Minister of Civilian
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