§ 47. Sir H. BRITTAINasked the Secretary of State for Air whether he can inform the House as to the progress which 541 has been made in the efforts to create an auxiliary Air Force defence scheme for London; and what is the position of that force to-day?
§ Sir P. SASSOONThe work of completing the four squadrons mentioned in my reply to the hon. and gallant Member for Gainsborough (Captain Crookshank) on 31st March last, is proceeding satisfactorily. It is expected that a fifth squadron will be formed towards the end of the year.