§ 6. Mr. Stokesasked the Secretary of State for Air how many British bombers were lost over Germany and Northern Europe during the month of June; and whether he can give a corresponding figure for the same month for losses suffered by American bomber aircraft over the same area?
§ Sir A. Sinclair276 British and 82 American bomber aircraft operating from this country were reported lost over Germany and Northern Europe during June, 1943.
§ Mr. StokesWould my right hon. Friend agree that the total for the year is of the order of 1,430?
§ Sir A. SinclairMy hon. Friend must put that Question down.