HC Deb 31 March 1919 vol 114 cc879-80
86. Mr. RAPER

asked the Under-Secretary of State to the Air Ministry if he will appoint a small but permanent Committee, composed of two or three hon. Members of this House and two or three gentlemen outside the House who have a knowledge of commercial organisation, to assist the Air Ministry authorities in finance and business matters generally?

Mr. PRATT

My hon. Friend's suggestion is noted and will be borne in mind as the organisation of the Air Ministry develops. The principle underlying it has already been accepted by the approval of a Standing Committee with outside representation to watch the working of the Orders regarding civil aviation shortly to be issued under the Air Navigation Acts.

Mr. RAPER

Can the hon. Gentleman say who are the members of the Committee?

Mr. PRATT

Perhaps my hon. Friend will put that question down on the Paper.