§ 19. Commander BELLAIRSasked the Prime Minister whether he can make a statement as to the arrangements come to on the matters in dispute between the Admiralty and the Air Board on which inquiry has taken place?
§ The PRIME MINISTERSatisfactory progress has been made. The Admiralty, after consultation with the Air Ministry, have issued a Fleet Order calling for volunteers from the Navy for Fleet air work in which the conditions of service are set forth. Conversations are taking place between the two Departments on certain questions of detail.
§ Captain WEDGWOOD BENNWill an explanation be given to the House as to what arrangements have been come to in regard to the co-operation of the Air and Navy arm?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI should think so, but perhaps my hon. and gallant Friend will put a question to the Air Minister.
§ Lieut.-Colonel Sir S. HOAREIs the Prime Minister aware that a statement has not yet been issued on the outstanding question?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI was not aware, but that is a matter for the Air Ministry.