§ 31. Mr. Simmondsasked the Secretary of State for Air whether he can make any statement with regard to the increase in aircraft production in the British Isles during 1938?
§ Sir K. WoodDuring 1938 the monthly rate of aircraft production has more than doubled and is showing a marked upward trend.
§ Mr. SimmondsCan my right hon. Friend assure the House that this greatly improved position will be further improved during 1939?
§ Sir K. WoodYes, Sir. My hon. Friend will remember that I made a statement in this matter in the House a few weeks ago, and I have no doubt that we shall be able to carry out the undertaking I then gave.
§ Sir A. SinclairCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether aircraft production in this country is catching up with aircraft production in Germany?
§ Sir K. WoodI cannot answer that.
§ Mr. PalingIs it not possible to say something more definite? Is not that the same statement that we had before the last crisis?
§ Sir K. WoodNo, Sir. I have given a very definite statement this afternoon of the facts within my own knowledge with regard to aircraft production in this country.