§ 95. Mr. JOYNSON-HICKSasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether an Air Department is in existence at the Admiralty; and, if so, for what purpose?
§ The FIRST LORD of the ADMIRALTY (Mr. Long)There is no Air Department at the Admiralty. There is an Air Division of the Naval Staff, which advises as 2277 to air operations affecting Royal Air Force units working with the Fleet. This division is manned by Royal Air Force officers lent by the Air Ministry.
96. Lieut.-Colonel MALONEasked the First Lord of the Admiralty if he will state for what reasons aircraft, manned by Royal Air Force personnel, are continued under the control of the Admiralty?
§ Mr. LONGAll aircraft which work in conjunction with the Navy are under the control of the Admiralty for operations.
97. Lieut.-Colonel MALONEasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether the airships allotted for work with specific fleets are under the direct control of the Admiralty Air Department?
§ Mr. LONGNo, Sir. Any airships allotted for work with the Fleet are under the direct control of the commander-in-chief.