HC Deb 15 December 1937 vol 330 c1156
40. Rear-Admiral Sir Murray Sueter

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air whether he is in a position to give the cause of the recent accident to the Empire flying-boat "Cygnus" when taking off at Brindisi?

Lieut.-Colonel Muirhead

No, Sir, at present I can add nothing to the reply given to my hon. and learned Friend the Member for Leicester, East (Mr. Lyons) on 8th December last.

Lieut.-Commander Fletcher

Is there any breakwater to give these flying-boats a lee when there is rough weather, or do they have to land in open water?

Lieut.-Colonel Muirhead

Perhaps the hon. and gallant Member will put that question down.