§ 64. Mr. D. G. SOMERVILLEasked the Under-Secretary of State for Air if he can now state when the Airship R 100 is to make her first commercial flight?
§ Mr. MONTAGUENo arrangements for commercial flights by R 100 have yet been considered, but it is expected that she will make an experimental flight to Canada towards the end of May.
§ Mr. SOMERVILLEWill Members of Parliament have an opportunity of taking part in the flight?
§ Mr. MONTAGUEThat will be considered.
§ Mr. MALONEWould it not be better to be quite frank with the public and tell them that neither of these airships will be of any value for commercial purposes?
§ 65. Mr. FREEMANasked the Under-Secretary of State for Air if he intends to arrange for a flight for Members of Parliament in the R100 or the R101; and, if so, when?
§ Mr. MONTAGUEMy Noble Friend hopes that it will be possible to arrange for a flight or flights, but both airships will be in their sheds for a little time to come and it is inadvisable to make any arrangements for the present.
§ Mr. MANDERIs the hon. Member aware that there are many Members of this House who are not likely to vote any more money for airships until they have been taken for a successful flight?