§ 45. Mr. Simmondsasked the Prime Minister whether it has been decided to make changes in the organisation and control of the ground defences of British aerodromes overseas?
§ The Lord President of the Council (Sir John Anderson)The extent to which it is desirable to introduce changes in the organisation and control of the ground defences of British aerodromes overseas varies in accordance with local conditions, and the matter is now under consideration by the War Office and Air Ministry.
§ Mr. SimmondsCan my right hon. Friend assure the House that in connection with this inter-Departmental investigation there will be forthcoming first-hand evidence from those who have had experience of operating the present system overseas?
§ Sir J. AndersonCertainly, Sir.
§ Mr. HannahIs not the present position extraordinarily unsatisfactory?