§ Mr. JOYNSON-HICKSasked the Secretary of State for War whether the 541W Royal aircraft factory which has hitherto existed for experimental purposes is to be utilised for the manufacture of aeroplanes on a large scale; and, if so, what are the reasons for such change of policy?
§ Colonel SEELYNo, Sir. There is no such intention.
§ Mr. JOYNSON-HICKSasked the Secretary of State for War if he can state how many aeroplanes are now on order from the War Office, and of the number how many have been ordered from English firms?
§ Colonel SEELYTwenty-nine aeroplanes are due from British firms. Six aeroplanes have been ordered from abroad through a British firm who will in future manufacture in this country, and one is due directly from abroad.