HC Deb 13 June 1927 vol 207 cc669-70
30. Viscount SANDON

asked the Secretary of State for Air whether any conclusion has been drawn from the success of Captain Lindbergh's trans-Atlantic flight as to the relative merits of the design of his monoplane for long-distance flight as compared with that of aeroplanes used for such purposes in this country; and, if so, whether any steps are being taken to profit by such experience?

The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for AIR (Sir Philip Sassoon)

Captain Lindbergh's achievement has been noted with admiration and interest. The merits of the monoplane for long-distance flight are well-known to aircraft designers, and this type will no doubt be considered for any aircraft in which extreme range is the main consideration. The aircraft used in the recent long-distance flights by the Royal Air Force have in all cases been Service machines, in the design of which factors other than range have to be taken into account.

FULL-TIME TEACHERS EMPLOYED IN PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN ENGLAND AND WALES.
Grade of Teacher. Number on 31st March, 1925. Number on 31st March, 1926. Number on 31st March, 1927. Total estimated Establishments, proposed or approved for 1927–28.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
Certificated Teachers 117,218 118,863 119,859 121,345*
Uncertificated Teachers 33,327 33,436 33,485 33,559 *
Supplementary Teachers 9,963 9,287 8,726 8,840
Special Subject Teachers 3,952 4,003 4,049 4,636
Totals 164,460 165,589 166,119 168,380
*Including Unattached Teachers.

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Viscount SANDON

Does the same thing apply to the Chamberlin flight to Berlin?

Sir P. SASSOON

We have not had an opportunity of examining their machine.

Captain GARRO-JONES

Is it not a fact that, under the Air Ministry Regulations, this particular type of machine would be condemned as not being airworthy, owing to the restricted field of vision forward; and if that be so, will the Ministry alter the Regulations?

Sir P. SASSOON

I must have notice of that question.