HC Deb 02 December 1919 vol 122 c198
25. Major STEEL

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he can make any statement as to what will be the constitution and strength of the Air Force in the year 1920?

36. Earl WINTERTON

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he can make any statement as to what will be the constitution and strength of the Air Force between the years 1920, 1921, and 1922?

Mr. CHURCHILL

I propose at an early date to lay before the House a Memorandum by the Chief of the Air Staff showing the proposed strength and composition of the Royal Air Force for the next few years.

Mr. PEMBERTON BILLING

Will an opportunity for debate be given?

Mr. CHURCHILL

Opportunities for debate are fixed in the regular course of the Parliamentary Session and do not arise in consequence of any announcement of this kind. I propose to give a very full and clear indication of the whole of the changes in the air service.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

During this Session?

Mr. BILLING

Is it proposed to appoint a new Minister or anyone to answer for the Air Service?

Mr. SPEAKER

That does not arise out of the question.