HC Deb 03 April 1935 vol 300 c337
5. Sir CHARLES CAYZER

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether, during his recent conversation with the Chancellor of the German Reich, Herr Hitler gave him any indication of the present size and strength of the German Air Force?

Sir J. SIMON

Yes, Sir. In the course of those conversations the German Chancellor stated in general terms that Germany had reached parity with Great Britain in the air.

Mr. COCKS

Did he indicate that he had started building this Air Force before he left the Disarmament Conference?

Sir J. SIMON

No, Sir, there is nothing to add to my answer. My answer is accurate.

Mr. MANDER

Has the right hon. Gentleman seen the conflicting statements made by the German Embassy in London and contradicted by the British Broadcasting Corporation; and has he no statement to make on this subject?

Sir J. SIMON

The only statement that I have to make is as I have already stated.

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