HC Deb 28 July 1937 vol 326 c3092
69. Mr. Lyons

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air whether he will indicate the amounts and allocations of profits of the Air Force pageant at Hendon in 1936 and 1937, respectively?

Lieut.-Colonel Muirhead

The information asked for in respect of last month's display is not yet available. As regards the 1936 display, a profit of £11,007 resulted, which sum has been allocated to Service charities and objects for the direct benefit of Royal Air Force personnel.

Mr. Lyons

Can the hon. and gallant Member say in which Department the appropriation of this profit is made?

Lieut.-Colonel Muirhead

It is made by the Chief of the Air Staff.