HC Deb 19 June 1935 vol 303 c342
16. Mr. CHORLTON

asked the Secretary of State for Air whether any special designs for hangars for aeroplane storage have yet been got out to overcome the risks of earthquake disturbance?

The SECRETARY of STATE for AIR (Sir Philip Cunliffe-Lister)

So far as the Royal Air Force is concerned, it may be said that the necessity for hangars specially designed to withstand earthquake-shock arises only in India. The responsibility for provision there rests with the Government of India, and experience to date has shown that the steel-framed hangars which have been adopted by that Government are the type best fitted to meet this risk. I may add that steel-framed hangars are in general use in all Air Force commands and not in India only.

Mr. KIRKPATRICK

Will the right hon. Gentleman inquire how it is that the Royal Air Force buildings in Quetta were not earthquake proof?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

That is a rather separate question, and I should prefer to see it on the Paper.