§ Mr. FELLasked the First Lord of the Admiralty what is the present condition of the dirigible airship at Barrow; if it has been repaired and has made any flights; and if he will consider the advisability of purchasing one or more dirigibles of some tested manufacture from Germany, France, or Italy for use with the fleets?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the ADMIRALTY (Dr. Macnamara)The condition of the airship remains the 1159 same as after the mishap which occurred at Barrow. The policy as to the provision of airships is under consideration.
§ Mr. FELLMay I take it that the airship is practically abandoned, as it is many months ago since it was put out of condition?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAI cannot say that. It remains as it was.
§ Mr. SPEAKERThe hon. Member must give notice of a question as to figures.
§ Mr. FELLasked if the attention of the First Lord of the Admiralty has been called to the statement that Germany proposes to construct four more dirigible airships for use with the fleets; and if he now proposes to erect garages or shelters for dirigibles at some suitable place in East Anglia.
§ Dr. MACNAMARAMy attention has been called to the statement referred to which has appeared in the Press. The policy in regard to airships is at present under consideration.