55. Captain BENNasked the Prime Minister whether a decision will be arrived at in reference to a naval air arm 1027 before the House rises; and, if not, whether he can give a pledge that no new organisation will be set up before Parliament has had an opportunity of expressing its opinion?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI hope to be in a position to make a statement before the House rises.
§ The PRIME MINISTERWill it do if I give the hon. and gallant Gentleman notice, so that he may put a question down by private notice?