§ 6. Mr. Dayasked the Secretary of State for Air what steps His Majesty's Government have now taken to prevent undue profits being made out of the expansion of the Royal Air Force; and in what additional ways do the Government propose to prevent profiteering in air armaments?
§ The Under-Secretary of State for Air (Captain Harold Balfour)Negotiations on this matter are now proceeding, but I am not in a position to add to the statement made by my right hon. Friend on 9th March last.
§ Mr. DayMay we be informed whether the contracts are open to tender, or whether there is a closed list of manufacturers?
§ Captain BalfourThat is an entirely different question.