§ 18. Major Lyonsasked the Minister of Aircraft Production whether he will make a statement as to the progress made in the manufacture of cargo-carrying aircraft.
§ Sir S. CrippsI would refer my hon. and gallant Friend to the reply given by my predecessor on 9th September last.
§ Major LyonsDoes the right hon. and learned Gentleman realise the great importance at this stage of the war of this type of aircraft, because what was good enough last September will not do in February? Can he make some statement on the subject, in view of the great public interest in it, because people feel very anxious about it?
§ Sir S. CrippsOn the last occasion my predecessor stated that orders had been placed and a suitable production programme arranged, and that seemed to be a satisfactory answer.
§ Major LyonsCan the right hon. and learned Gentleman say whether that suitable programme has reflected itself in 1296 suitable deliveries, or is it still a programme on paper?
§ Sir S. CrippsIt has shown itself in suitable progress with the programme.
§ Major LyonsOwing to the unsatisfactory nature of this reply, I beg to give notice that I shall raise this matter on the Adjournment at an early opportunity.