46. Mr. De la Bèreasked the Prime Minister what steps the Government are taking in order to expedite the expansion of the Royal Air Force so as to secure equality with other continental Powers; and, in view of the difficulty of carrying out this policy with British industry on a peace-time basis, whether he now proposes to organise industry for this purpose?
§ The Prime MinisterI would refer my hon. Friend to the very full statement which I made yesterday.
Mr. De la BèreMay I ask the Prime Minister how is it possible to obtain air parity when working under present conditions, and will the right hon. Gentleman not consider setting up a department of supply to deal with the nation-wide aspects of this case. It is impossible to catch up with Continental Powers under present conditions.