HC Deb 22 April 1937 vol 322 cc1906-7
34. Mr. Leach

asked the President of the Board of Education whether he will draw the attention of local education authorities to the facilities which the Air Ministry have promised for tuition in aviation to scholars, with a view to helping air-minded pupils to become competent in civil aviation?

Mr. Stanley

I would willingly draw the attention of local education authorities to the facilities referred to by my right hon. Friend the Under-Secretary of State for Air in the reply given to the hon. Member on 14th April. I understand however, that the amount of material available is very limited, and I should be reluctant to encourage authorities to make applications for material in excess of possible supply.

Mr. Leach

May we take it that the Minister is completely friendly to the motives set forward by the Under-Secretary of State for Air in connection with this matter?

Mr. Stanley

I should like to encourage this proposal to the fullest extent, but I do not wish to encourage such a demand from the local authorities as the Air Ministry would not be able to meet.