HC Deb 04 May 1931 vol 252 c34
73. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air what entries are now expected for the competition for the Schneider trophy; and whether the date has been definitely fixed?

The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for AIR (Mr. Montague)

Entries of teams of three aircraft each on behalf of France and Italy have been accepted by the Royal Aero Club: Great Britain will defend, and the contest is to take place on 12th September next over the Solent and Spithead.

Sir W. BRASS

Has the last date now gone by on which further entries can be accepted?

Mr. MONTAGUE

Yes, that is so.