§ 69. Mr. CAMPBELLasked the Secretary of State for Air how many cinemato- 1953 graph projectors are in use in the Royal Air Service; and what is the cost?
§ Sir P. SASSOONThe answer to the first part of the question is 21, all these being projectors which were purchased during the War. As regards the second part, the cost of current for working the projectors is trivial, and the only material expenditure is that for the provision of instructional films. This expenditure, for the present financial year, is estimated at a little under £1,000.
§ Sir FREDRIC WISEIs there any chance of a reduction in this cost?
§ Sir P. SASSOONIt is only for constructional purposes. It is a very small sum.
§ Colonel DAYWere these projectors purchased on the advice of the technical advisers?
§ Sir P. SASSOONThey were purchased during the War. I am afraid I do not know.
§ Captain WEDGWOOD BENNIs it not the fact that these cinematograph projectors have a great scientific value?
§ Sir P. SASSOONYes, that is so.