Captain FABERasked the Prime Minister if he will state whether he has any intention of promoting legislation to prevent the use of flying machines over London during the Coronation processions?
§ Mr. MITCHELL-THOMSONalso asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he proposes to take any and, if so, what, precautions to guard against the possible risks involved by the flying of aeroplanes over London during the time of the Coronation festivities?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLA short Bill dealing with this obvious danger has been prepared; and I trust it may be passed by consent. General legislation on the subject will be necessary in the future.
§ Mr. CHURCHILLI hope it will not be necessary, but, as the hon. Member knows, some of these demonstrations are not free from danger to the spectators as well as to the performers.
§ Mr. CHURCHILLI think you had better wait until you see the Bill. My idea is a short interim Act pending the passage of more considered, detailed, and elaborate legislation on the whole subject of aerial navigation.
§ Mr. MITCHELL-THOMSONCan the right hon. Gentleman say when we shall see the Bill?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLI trust it will be accepted by the general consent of the House.
§ Mr. MITCHELL-THOMSONWhen will it be introduced?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLIn a few days.