§ Mr. DAYasked the Under-Secretary of State for Air the amount that has been expended on the construction, supply of materials, and upkeep, and any necessary wages that have been paid to date, on the airship R101, including the cost of petrol and oils used in all flights to date?
§ Mr. MONTAGUEThe total expenditure on R101 up to 31st March, 1930, including design, construction, power plant, experimental engines, overhead charges, shed and flight trials, running repairs, modifications and maintenance, was approximately £603,500.