HC Deb 18 April 1917 vol 92 cc1663-4
Mr. BILLING

(by Private Notice) asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will appeal to the Government of the United States of America to concentrate immediately on the construction and commission of a great Air Service, and also whether this Government is prepared to supply the American Government with sample machines, engines, drawings, and specifications of our latest and most successful types, and to render them every other possible assistance to this end?

Mr. BONAR LAW

This subject is already under consideration with the Government of the United States.

Mr. LYNCH

Would it not be wise to allow the Government of the United States to decide these questions for themselves on the ground that one of the great assets is an infusion of brains, which are badly needed?