§ Mr. JOYNSON-HICKSasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether the French Government prizes in the recent Army aviation competitions were confined to machines of French manufacture; whether he has had full reports upon such competitions; and, if so, what is his object in providing prizes for a competition which can only establish the same facts?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for WAR (Colonel Seely)The report of the officers of the British Army who attended the recent French competitions has not yet been received at the War Office. I am not, therefore, as yet in a position to reply to the question.
§ Mr. JOYNSON-HICKSWill the right hon. Gentleman consider these reports before he issues the conditions of the Army tests?
§ Colonel SEELYOh, yes, certainly. We shall consult them most carefully before we proceed finally.