HC Deb 15 March 1939 vol 345 c391
31. Mr. Davidson

asked the Secretary of State for Air how much has been ex pended up to date on the establishment of the Glasgow balloon barrage system?

Sir K. Wood

Arrangements have been made for the purchase of the sites, con tracts have been let for the works services and orders placed for balloons and equipment; but as yet no payments have fallen to be made.

Mr. Mathers

Is this the only balloon barrage system contemplated in Scot land?

Sir K. Wood

I have not said that.

Mr. Davidson

Can the right hon. Gentleman indicate whether any Scottish firm received the contract for any of the northern or Scottish balloon barrage systems?

Sir K. Wood

Perhaps the hon. Gentleman will put that question down.

Mr. Davidson

We know the answer.