Mr. MALONEasked the Secretary of State for Air what is now the policy of the Air Ministry as regards the development of airships?
Captain GUESTIn accordance with the agreement made with the Dominion Prime Ministers during the conference last summer, the Government agreed to suspend disposal of airships and airship material until the Prime Ministers had had an opportunity of consulting their Parliaments in regard to the establishment of an Imperial airship route. Replies from the Dominions and India are not yet complete, but the Governments of South Africa and New Zealand have stated that, owing to financial reasons, they are unable, at present, to participate in such a scheme.