§ 71. Mr. BILLINGasked the Under-Secretary of State for War why the air offensive over Germany is in abeyance; and whether this is in consequence of any negotiations on this subject introduced into the Hague Conference on Exchange of Prisoners of War?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for the AIR MINISTRY (Major Baird)There is no foundation for the suggestions contained in this question.
§ Mr. BILLINGIs it necessary for the independent Air Force to make application to the War Office before they can initiate any raids on Germany?
§ Major BAIRDThat is not the question on the Paper.