§ 12. Mr. Monroasked the President of the Board of Trade what financial assistance he is giving to the light aviation movement.
§ Mr. J. P. W. MallalieuAnnual grants totalling some £20,000 are made to the British Light Aviation Centre, the General Aviation Safety Committee, and approved flying clubs. Other assistance is given by my own Department and other Departments in a variety of ways, such as reduced fees at State aerodromes and the placing of contracts with clubs for flying training.
§ Mr. MonroIs the Minister of State aware that an efficient radio set represents quite a high proportion of the initial cost of a light aeroplane. Could he see whether, without affecting safety the radio cost of light aviation could be reduced?
§ Mr. MallalieuI will certainly look at that point.