§ 27. Mr. Dayasked the Secretary of State for Air whether he can make any statement showing the increase in aircraft production in the British Isles during the previous 12 months; and Whether this is at present showing a marked upward trend?
§ The Secretary of State for Air (Sir Kingsley Wood)As I informed my hon. Friend the Member for Duddeston (Mr. Simmonds) on 21st December, the monthly rate of aircraft production had more than doubled during 1938 and I would only add that it continues to show a marked upward trend.
§ Mr. DayIs aircraft production showing the same increase in Great Britain as in other Continental countries?
Mr. AlexanderCan we not now be given the figure of the monthly production of aeroplanes? Can the Minister give no assurance to the House that we are overtaking the gap between our production and that of Germany?
§ Sir K. WoodThat is another matter.
§ Sir K. WoodI should always like to see it increased still further.
Mr. AlexanderDoes not the Minister's statement now completely fail to justify the boosting he has been giving in the country?