§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY(by Private Notice) asked the Secretary of State for Air whether he has any information about the reported bombing of Indian troops by an aeroplane near the Afghan frontier?
§ Earl WINTERTONI have been asked to reply. I deeply regret to have to state that the accident referred to in the hon. and gallant Member's question has taken place, and that three Indian officers and 10 Indian troopers, with 16 horses, have been reported killed, and 12 troopers wounded. The whole unfortunate incident will be fully investigated, and I 342 am not in a position to make any further statement at present.
§ Lieut-Commander KENWORTHYIs the Noble Lord able to say whether the aeroplane concerned was on active service or engaged in practice?
§ Earl WINTERTONI understand that the aeroplane in question was engaged in practice, but I think it would be unfair to all concerned for me to make any statement until a full report has been received.