HC Deb 01 July 1918 vol 107 cc1402-3
71. Mr. BILLING

asked 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. BILLING

Is it necessary for the independent Air Force to make application to the War Office before they can initiate any raids on Germany?

Major BAIRD

That is not the question on the Paper.