§ Lieut.-Commander Fletcher(by Private Notice) asked the Minister for the Coordination of Defence whether he has any statement to make about the Fleet Air Arm?
§ Sir T. InskipAs a result of my consideration of this question, I have decided with the aid of the Chiefs of Staff Sub- 1332 committee and the other responsible authorities concerned, to conduct a systematic investigation of the important factors involved in this matter, including the allied wider considerations. My investigations have already begun..
§ Mr. AttleeMay I ask the right hon. Gentleman whether investigations have not been pending on this question for years?
§ Sir T. InskipAt any rate, as far as I am concerned, they have begun.
§ Mr. AttleeCan the right hon. Gentleman say, in view of the very heavy expenditure on armaments, when he is likely to come to a conclusion on this important matter?
§ Sir T. InskipAs soon as possible.