§ 10. Mr. Granvilleasked the Minister of Aircraft Production whether he is satisfied that the present organisation to deal with the arrival, assembly and modification of American aircraft is adequate to allow the maximum number of these machines to be available for operational flying without undue delay?
§ The Minister of Aircraft Production (Lieut.-Colonel Moore-Brabazon)No, Sir, but all steps are being taken to ensure that the organisation is expanded, as necessary, to deal with the increased deliveries expected.
§ Mr. GranvilleCan my right hon. and gallant Friend assure the House that there is no bottle-neck with regard to this matter? Does he not think it would be worth while to institute a separate organisation of men who understand American aircraft and American methods, so that there will be no undue delay before these aircraft are flying in the war?
§ Lieut.-Colonel Moore-BrabazonBy implication I have conveyed to my hon. Friend that there is a bottle-neck. What he suggests is being done.
§ Mr. ThorneCan the right hon. and gallant Gentleman give an assurance that there is no waiting about in aircraft production for the mechanic, the labourer or the raw material?