§ 83. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the Secretary of State for War whether General Carton de Wiart obtained possession from the War Office to take part in the demonstration flight to Kieff in a Bristol aeroplane on behalf of a Polish syndicate; and whether it is considered part of General Wiart's duties to take part in demonstrations of this kind?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLThe answer to both parts of the question is in the negative. There is no objection to a British officer taking an aeroplane flight; in fact, although not forming part of his duties, the interest displayed by General Carton de Wiart in the enterprise appears commendable.
§ Lieut.- Commander KENWORTHYMay I ask whether this flight was not made to advertise this Polish syndicate; is this syndicate a commercial venture, and if that is the case is it not rather improper for a British General to do such a thing?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLNo. Consideration of the circumstances has led me to the conclusion which I have already conveyed to the hon. and gallant Member.