HC Deb 31 March 1919 vol 114 c880
87. Mr. RAPER

asked the Under-Secretary of State to the Air Ministry what are the duties of the Director of Production and Research; and is this officer under General Sykes or General Trenchard?

Mr. PRATT

My hon. Friend no doubt refers to the Director-General of Supply and Research. General Ellington is a member of the Air Council of equal status with Generals Trenchard and Sykes. His duties are to control the Departments of Supply, Inspection and Research in the Air Ministry.

Mr. RAPER

Has General Ellington had any business or scientific experience qualifying him for the position?

Mr. SPEAKER

The hon. Member had better give notice of that question.

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