HC Deb 18 March 1936 vol 310 c421
31. Mr. H. G. WILLIAMS (for Mrs. TATE)

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air the weight of the portion of engine cowling which fell recently from an Imperial Airways machine into Brighton Road, Purley, Surrey?

32. Mr. ANDERSON

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air whether his attention has been called to a cabin door falling from an aeroplane in Brighton Road, Purley; whether he will state the cause; and what steps he proposes to take to avoid a recurrence?

Sir P. SASSOON

My information is that the fitting which fell was a wooden sliding-panel, the emergency exit of the pilot's cockpit, weighing about 5½ lb. The company are reviewing the fitting design, and this matter will be carefully watched by the Air Ministry.

Mr. H. G. WILLIAMS

Will the right lion. Gentleman make sure that bits of aeroplanes are not dropped all over my constituency?

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