§ 68. Lieut-Commander KENWORTHYasked the Secretary of State for Air what steps are being taken to ensure the adequate exhibition of British aeroplanes and accessories, etc., at the International Aero Exhibition at Prague next June; how many British firms are exhibiting; and whether a representative of the Air Ministry is visiting, or has visited, Prague with a view to arranging for the exhibition of British machines and the assistance of British companies in so doing?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for AIR (Sir Philip Sassoon)I am sorry to say that there will be no British aircraft exhibit at Prague. The aircraft industry has definitely decided not to take part in the exhibition, and I am afraid that to arrange for participation at Government expense would be out of the question in the present financial stringency.