§ Sir E. CARSONIs it true that the President of the Air Ministry (Lord Rothermere) has resigned, and has his successor been appointed?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWIt is true, I regret to say, that Lord Rothermere has resigned. His successor has not yet been appointed.
§ Mr. PRINGLECan he say whether Lord Northcliffe has resigned his post on the American mission and the Ministry of Information?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI have received no information to that effect, and I have no reason to anticipate it.
§ Lord HUGH CECILWill it be a convenient course to discuss the Air Service Vote while there is no Secretary of State in office, and would it not be more convenient to withdraw it?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWThat obviously must be a question to be decided by those who desire to discuss it. If my Noble Lord wishes the Vote to be postponed the Government is quite willing.
§ Mr. PRINGLEIs not this a decision of the War Cabinet? Must not we consider the position of General Trenchard?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWThe hon. Gentleman speaks as if the Government were desiring to postpone the discussion, but we wish nothing of the kind.
§ Lord HUGH CECILI did not suggest any postponement. I merely made a suggestion for the general convenience.