HC Deb 21 November 1928 vol 222 c1721
39. Mr. DAY

asked the Secretary of State for Air the approximate cost of the experimental beacon for the rotating loop direction-finding system which is being erected at Orfordness; and whether this work is being carried out by the Ministry or by private contract?

The SECRETARY of STATE for AIR (Sir Samuel Hoare)

The estimated cost is £5,000. The building work involved will be done by contract; the transmitting apparatus is being made at the Royal Aircraft Establishment, Farnborough, and will be erected by personnel of that establishment.

Mr. DAY

Will the whole of this cost be borne by the Air Ministry?

Sir S. HOARE

Yes, I think so.