HC Deb 16 December 1942 vol 385 c1902
20. Mr. Purbrick

asked the Minister of Aircraft Production what is the position in regard to the production of dive-bombers in England?

The Minister of Aircraft Production (Sir Stafford Cripps)

Dive-bombers are not being produced in this country, but the requirements for this type of aircraft are being met from American production.

Mr. Purbrick

Is one of the reasons for dive-bombers not being produced the fact that they are deemed by the Air Ministry to be obsolete?

Sir S. Cripps

No, Sir.