§ 21. Mr. Wakefieldasked the Postmaster-General whether, in view of recent progress in the aeronautical design of aircraft, in particular with assistance takeoff and reversible airscrews, which enable aircraft to take off and land within a confined space, he is preparing plans for the use by aircraft of the roof tops of the post offices in the centres of the chief cities in Great Britain?
§ The Postmaster-General (Captain Crookshank)I would refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave to a similar Question put by him on 26th May. I 875 understand that the United States Post Office have been experimenting with aircraft of this type, and I have taken steps to obtain information on the subject. In the light of information received, His Majesty's Government will consider the matter further.
§ Mr. WakefieldWill the right hon. and gallant Gentleman consider accompanying me in a modem aircraft so that I can demonstrate to him and his officials the feasibility of this scheme?
§ Captain CrookshankI would not like to risk my officials on such a journey.
§ Mr. SimmondsMust we always rely on other countries? Cannot we take the lead ourselves occasionally?