§ 66. Captain Ramsayasked the Under-Secretary of State for Air whether, in the case of exercises held at Aldershot involving the transport of troops by air, every precaution is being taken to ensure that the aircraft used for such exercises are of modern construction and entirely suitable and safe for such operations?
§ Lieut.-Colonel MuirheadYes, Sir.
§ Captain RamsayIs my hon. and gallant Friend aware that only last week at least one machine, a Valentia, that is 11 years old has been used for this purpose; and is this age of machine in accordance with the standard of safety that he desires to maintain?
§ Lieut.-Colonel MuirheadThat machine had not come into service use until about June, 1935, and I thought it was covered by my answer.
§ Captain RamsayCan my hon. and gallant Friend assure the House that no 11-year-old machines are being used for this purpose?
§ Lieut.-Colonel MuirheadI can assure the House that the "Valentia" came into use at that date, and was therefore covered by my answer. As regards the exact date, perhaps my hon. and gallant Friend will put that down.