§ 49. Captain PLUGGEasked the Minister for the Co-ordination of Defence whether he is satisfied that potential naval war requirements are given due weight in the design of flying boats and other reconnaissance aircraft supplied to the Royal Air Force?
§ Sir T. INSKIPIn the design of flying boats and other shore-based reconnaissance aircraft full consideration is given by the Air Ministry, with whom the sole responsibility for these particular aircraft rests, to their function of cooperation with naval forces.
§ Captain PLUGGEMay I ask whether the Admiralty are consulted before the final design of these ships is passed?
§ Sir T. INSKIPThe answer I have given states that the Air Ministry are solely responsible, but co-operate with the Admiralty in the settlement of the design of these ships.