HC Deb 13 June 1934 vol 290 cc1679-80
15. Captain BALFOUR

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air if he is now in a position to make a statement regarding steps to be taken to reduce danger to aircraft from overhead electric pylons and cables as the result of joint consideration by the Air Ministry and Electricity Commissioners?

Sir P. SASSOON

There is nothing that I can usefully add as yet to my reply of 18th April last and to my letter referred to therein, in which I explained the complexities of the problem. But the investigations and lighting experiments are proceeding.

Captain BALFOUR

In view of the continuance of this danger, if I put this question down again in one month's time—postponing it again as I have done at the request of the right hon. Gentleman this time—will he then be able to give me a specific answer?

Sir P. SASSOON

I shall be able to give my hon. and gallant Friend all the information in my possession.

Captain BALFOUR

Will the right hon. Gentleman take all steps to speed up action before an accident occurs?

Sir P. SASSOON

We are doing all that we can.