HC Deb 02 December 1937 vol 329 c2235
46. Lieut.-Commander Fletcher

asked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the fact that the Secretary of State for Air had not been aware of the feeling of the House in regard to the Committee of Inquiry into Civil Aviation, he now proposes to take steps whereby the Minister in question shall be a Member of this House?

The Prime Minister

No, Sir.

Lieut.-Commander Fletcher

Has the Prime Minister taken into consideration that this Minister is now at the head of one of the heaviest Spending Departments, and that he is also directly responsible for the defence of London against air attacks? Are not these reasons why he should be a Member of this House?

The Prime Minister indicated dissent.

Lieut.-Commander Fletcher

I beg to give notice that, in view of the unsatisfactory nature of the replies to this question, I shall raise the matter on the Adjournment at the earliest possible moment.