HC Deb 01 July 1936 vol 314 c378
46. Mr. E. J. WI,LLIAMS

asked the Prime Minister on what approximate date he became aware of the abnormal increase of the air armaments of Germany?

The SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Sir John Simon)

The increase to which the hon. Gentleman refers was dealt with in the Debate of 19th March of last year, and the material upon which this view was based came before the Government somewhat prior to that date.

Mr. WILLIAMS

Has the right hon. Gentleman sought to find out when the Prime Minister will reply to the charge that was made last week-end by the ex-Minister for Air, which implied that this House had had information withheld from it?

Mr. SPEAKER

There is a question on the Paper to-morrow on that subject.