§ 22. Mr. MANDERasked the Under-Secretary of State for Air whether he has any statement to make with reference to the circumstances under which three Midland pilots lost their lives in a flying accident at Castle Bromwich aerodrome on Sunday, 9th December?
§ Sir P. SASSOONI regret that I am not as yet in a position to supplement the information which has appeared in the public Press in regard to this regrettable accident. The circumstances which led to the collision are being investigated by the inspector of accidents. I should like to take this opportunity of publicly expressing my Noble Friend's and my own deep personal sympathy with the relatives of the three victims of the accident.
§ Mr. MANDERCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether the report will be published?
§ Sir P. SASSOONThese reports are never published.
§ Mr. MANDERWill some statement be made?
§ Sir P. SASSOONI should like notice of that question.