HC Deb 14 December 1927 vol 211 c2302
37. Mr. HARDIE

asked the Secretary of State for Air if the Airship Guarantee Company have asked for an extension of their contract prices; and, if so, is it proposed to grant one?

Sir S. HOARE

The answer to the first part of the question is in the negative; the second part does not, therefore, arise.

Mr. J. H. THOMAS

Since the right hon. Gentleman has said that this was a legacy from a previous Government, is it not true that the minutes prove that the previous Government, namely the Labour Government, rejected the original airship scheme, as submitted by their predecessors?

Commander BELLAIRS

Does this matter arise out of the present question?

Sir S. HOARE

In answer to the right hon. Gentleman I would point out that the hon. Member behind him asked me a question about this programme, and I was not dealing with anything else.

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