Vesuvius (Bombing Of Crater)

13.

Mr. Purbrick
asked the Secretary of State for Air whether, in view of the larger bombs we now have available, he will arrange, at the first opportunity, for a heavy bomb to be dropped down the crater of Mount Vesuvius in order to make a practical test as to whether the disturbances created thereby will give rise to severe earthquakes and eruptions?

Sir A. Sinclair
All possible targets for our bombing attacks are carefully considered. It would not be in the public interest to say more.

Captain Strickland
Can the Minister give an assurance to the House that Bomber Command will not drop a "Purbrick" on this mountain?

Mr. Hannah
How can we be sure that the earthquake would be in the right place?