§ 7. Mr. BURGOYNEasked how many airships are under construction or have been ordered for the British Navy; what are their types; and do they belong to the rigid, semi-rigid, or non-rigid category?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLTwo non-rigid have been ordered and are almost completed; one has carried out successful preliminary flights. A joint naval and military non-rigid airship is also under construction. This vessel is for training purposes.
§ Mr. HUNTWould the right hon. Gentleman say what is the size of these airships and when the contractors are bound to deliver them?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLI think I could give that information or a good part of it if notice were given.
§ Mr. CHURCHILLThe speed will be considerable, but I should not like to say without inquiry whether or not I ought to give it.