§ Mr. BILLINGasked the Prime Minister whether his attention has been called to the decision of the American Government providing for the immediate construction of 23,625 aeroplanes; whether, as a point of policy, we have yet complied with the representations received from America for the loan of one or more of our latest types of aeroplanes for the purpose of bringing the American constructors down to date as to our latest developments; and, if so, how many machines have already been dispatched to America?
§ Major BAIRDI have been asked to answer this question. I have seen the Report referred to in the first part of the question. As regards the second and third parts, steps have been taken, and are being taken, to give the United States Government the latest information, in whatever form is most suitable, in regard to aeronautical construction; but, as the hon. Member has previously been informed, it is not considered desirable to make a detailed statement on the matter.