HC Deb 07 May 1913 vol 52 c2015
1. Mr. BURGOYNE

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty, whether the flying machines now generally known as hydro-aeroplanes are to be given an official and less ponderous designation?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the ADMIRALTY (Dr. Macnamara)

My right hon. Friend would welcome suggested alternatives for the term "hydro-aeroplane."

Mr. LEE

Is not the term commonly used in the Press "water-plane"? Could we not adopt that?

Mr. BURGOYNE

Is not an equally common term "flying boat"?

Mr. SWIFT MacNEILL

Could not the right hon. Gentleman adopt the name of the hon. Gentleman (Mr. Burgoyne) himself?

Dr. MACNAMARA

I will take note of all these suggestions.