Mr. De la Bèreasked the Minister for the Co-ordination of Defence whether he is now satisfied with the monthly output of aeroplanes in Great Britain; and, if not, when he expects to be satisfied?
§ The Minister for the Co-ordination of Defence (Sir Thomas Inskip)Yes, Sir, but my hon. Friend will realise that however satisfactory the output is, constant attention is given to the possibility of improving it.
Mr. De la BèreMay I thank the Minister for the nice straight answer, and will the Leader of the Opposition please take note?
§ Mr. BellengerIs the programme laid down by the Government now being adhered to?
§ Sir T. InskipI do not know what the hon. Gentleman means by "the programme laid down by the Government."
§ Mr. BellengerThe White Paper.
§ Sir T. InskipIf the hon. Member means tenders by the contractors, in some respects deliveries are not up to the tenders.
§ Miss WilkinsonDoes the monthly output with which the Minister is satisfied include any machines made by Avions Fairey in Belgium?
§ Sir T. InskipI am not acquainted with, or do not bear in mind, the particular machine in question. If the hon. Lady will put down a question, I will endeavour to give her the answer.