§ 19. Lieut.-Colonel MOORE-BRABAZONasked the Under-Secretary of State for Air, in what way is the Air Ministry encouraging, if at all, the development of the Diesel aeroplane engine?
§ Sir P. SASSOONThe Air Ministry has participated in the development of a number of types of compression ignition engines, some of which have been fully type tested and found suitable for incorporation in aircraft. Research on other types is proceeding at experimental establishments and at manufacturers' works.
§ Lieut.-Colonel MOORE-BRABAZONHas the right hon. Gentleman considered giving a prize for the development of this type of engine?
§ Sir P. SASSOONWe have not considered that, but we are anxious to encourage it as much as we possibly can.