asked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that a number of Germans have landed in Scandinavia by parachute with the object of sabotage and destruction of Norwegian lines of communication; and whether he is satisfied with the arrangements made to counteract such an occurrence in this country?

I am aware of reports that German troops have been landed in Norway by parachute. The answer to the second part of the Question is in the affirmative.

Has not my right hon. Friend heard on the wireless of the wonderful manner in which these troops were landed by parachute, with machine guns and collapsible bicycles; and is not he aware that in a large area there is nobody at all who could possibly deal with any such landing?

I have answered that. I said that I have heard of the reports and that arrangements have been made to counteract such landings in this country.

May I bring to the notice of my right hon. Friend that there are many areas where no arrangements have been made?

I would be delighted if my hon. and gallant Friend would, but, of course, he would not necessarily know the arrangements made by commanders.

Is my right hon. Friend aware that there is nobody within five miles' call from my house?

In these days of motor cars, my hon. and gallant Friend need not feel too frightened in being isolated at a distance of five miles.

Have not nearly all these German parachutists been shot down and their equipment used by those to whom they came?