HC Deb 02 July 1941 vol 372 cc1329-30
19. Mr. Ellis Smith

asked the Minister of Aircraft Production whether he is satisfied with the contact between the British and American aircraft industry; is there the maximum co-operation in all aspects of production; what arrangements are in operation to enable American firms to benefit by the experiences of the British Royal Air Force; and are the manufactur-

Following is the answer;

(a) The yearly emoluments, including pay and allowances, of pilots in the Royal Air Force, are as follows:

ing process ideas that produce the maximum productivity in the minimum of time placed freely at the disposal of American and other industries manufacturing for British support?

The Minister of Aircraft Production (Lieut.-Colonel Moore-Brabazon)

Yes, Sir. Except that I would like to see greatly increased facilities for transatlantic air transport, I am fully satisfied that the arrangements which are in operation, or in train, will completely meet the points which my hon. Friend has in mind. As regards the third and fourth parts of the Question in particular, information deriving from the operational experiences of the R.A.F. and from British aircraft manufacturers is freely communicated to the U.S.A. administration and to American firms manufacturing aircraft for this country.

Mr. Thorne

Is not the Minister aware that a real drive in regard to aircraft would be brought about by seeing that the men are properly paid?

Lieut.-Colonel Moore-Brabazon

That point does not arise out of the Question.