HC Deb 18 April 1918 vol 105 cc564-5
50. Mr. PRINGLE

asked whether, since the resignation of Major-General Sir Hugh Trenchard, any and, if so, what other member or members of the Air Council has or have tendered his or their resignation?

Mr. BONAR LAW

The Vice-President of the Council, Lieut.-General Sir David Henderson, K.C.B., D.S.O., has tendered his resignation, on the ground that he felt that he would be unable to work with the new Chief of the Air Staff.

Mr. BILLING

Is it not a fact that for two years and a half we have been endeavouring to get a strong policy in our Air Service, and now that we have a-Minister who is taking a strong policy, this House seems not to agree with him?

Mr. PRINGLE

What is the policy?

Mr. BILLING

Having his orders obeyed.

Mr. PRINGLE

Getting advertisement in the Press.