HC Deb 22 March 1923 vol 161 c2752
62. Lieut-Commander KENWORTHY

asked the Secretary of State for Air what progress has been made with the helicopter system of flying.

Sir S. HOARE

Satisfactory progress is being made with the experiments which are being conducted by the Air Ministry, and to which I assume that the hon. and gallant Member refers, and I hope that a trial will take place shortly.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

Is the reward still available for any private inventor?

Sir S. HOARE

Yes, Sir. I am offering a reward, and I think it is included in this year's Estimate.

Captain Viscount CURZON

Is every encouragement being given to private inventors, as well as to the Royal Aircraft Factory, to produce the best machines?

Sir S. HOARE

Yes, the inventor now actually engaged in this work is a private mechanic.

Mr. HARDIE

Will steps be taken, on this question of the invention of air appliances, to prevent the disgusting outcome of investigations made during the War?

Mr. SPEAKER

Adjectives are not allowed at Question time.