§ 16. Mr. CHORLTONasked 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. KIRKPATRICKWill the right hon. Gentleman inquire how it is that the Royal Air Force buildings in Quetta were not earthquake proof?
§ Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTERThat is a rather separate question, and I should prefer to see it on the Paper.