HC Deb 12 July 1923 vol 166 c1559
45. Viscount CURZON

asked the Prime Minister whether he is yet in a position to make any statement with regard to the responsibility and control of the air arm of the Royal Navy?

Mr. BRIDGEMAN

No, Sir; my right hon. Friend is not yet in a position to make any statement.

Viscount CURZON

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that a fortnight ago to-day the Prime Minister said that he would be able to answer the question in a week or two? When may the question be repeated so as to secure an answer?

Mr. BRIDGEMAN

I will inform the Prime Minister.

Viscount CURZON

Can the right hon. Gentleman give an assurance that this question will be answered before the Recess?

Mr. BRIDGEMAN

Obviously I cannot answer that.

Captain W. BENN

Has not the Prime Minister indicated that the consent of this House would be required before any definite change is made?