§ 27. Mr. Simmondsasked the Secretary of State for Air whether he will state the approximate percentage of night bombers, now being used for raiding Germany, which are fitted with de-icing equipment for wings, tailplane and airscrews?
§ Sir A. SinclairProtection against icing is given in various ways to all of our night bombers flying over Germany, but it would not be in the public interest to give details.
§ Mr. SimmondsWould my right hon. Friend bear in mind that hon. Members in all parts of the House have from time to time stressed the importance of this matter, and will he personally look into the question to see whether matters are even now not as satisfactory as his reply seems to indicate?
§ Sir A. SinclairI should be very sorry if my reply indicated that matters were not satisfactory. I can assure the House that we are constantly improving our de-icing arrangements.