HC Deb 02 March 1938 vol 332 cc1101-2
50. Mr. Parker

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air on what terms a subsidy was given to the proprietors of Gatwick Aerodrome for the starting of a training school for pilots?

Lieut.-Colonel Muirhead

The terms of the agreement made with the company owning Gatwick Aerodrome are in accordance with those of other similar agreements for payment for services rendered in connection with the training of pilots for the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

Mr. Perkins

Was there any competitive tender in this case?

Lieut.-Colonel Muirhead

I could not say that without notice.

Lieut.-Commander Fletcher

What value is the Air Ministry receiving in return for the subsidy which is paid in connection with Gatwick?

Lieut.-Colonel Muirhead

That seems to be a different question from that on the Paper, which was in connection with the starting of a training school for pilots. This is merely one of many agreements in connection with the training of the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.