HC Deb 13 April 1938 vol 334 c1124
55. Mr. Day

asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster particulars and results of the inquiries made to the Government of the United States as to the possibility of the United States supplying military aircraft to the Royal Air Force?

56. Mr. Boothby

asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster whether he will make immediate inquiries of the Governments of the United States and Canada with a view to placing substantial contracts, on behalf of His Majesty's Government, for the construction of military aeroplanes both in the United States and Canada?

The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (Earl Winterton)

Definite exploratory action is being taken in regard to the possibility of the supply of aircraft for the Royal Air Force both from the United States and from Canada.

Mr. Day

Will the Minister also make inquiries into the question of replacements?