HC Deb 03 April 1917 vol 92 c1100
27. Mr. BILLING

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he will consider the advisability of appointing a special committee of experts for the purpose of endeavouring to solve without further delay the problem of launching aeroplanes from and returning to warships under active service conditions?

Dr. MACNAMARA

The whole question is receiving the most careful consideration.

Mr. BILLING

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the question affects the visibility of the Fleet, and that it has received no serious attention at all for two and a half years, and will he see that it does?

Dr. MACNAMARA

I have just said it is receiving the most careful consideration.

Mr. BILLING

Can he say whether it is satisfactory?