§ 46. Mr. Lyonsasked the Prime Minister the reasons for the transfer of Sir Donald Banks from the Air Ministry to the Import Duties Advisory Committee; whether he has yet returned from his mission in Australia, when he was notified of the transfer; and whether his services will still be available for co-operation with the Air Ministry?
§ The Chancellor of the Exchequer (Sir John Simon)These posts are filled by the selection of the most suitable persons, for which reason Sir Donald Banks has been appointed. He was informed of the Government's intention before leaving this country; and on his return from his present mission he will assume the duties of his new office which do not include the type of service suggested in the last part of the question.
§ Sir J. SimonI could not say.
§ Mr. PerkinsIs the right hon. Gentleman aware of the very valuable services rendered to civil aviation by Sir Donald Banks, and does he not think there ought to be some recognition of them.