§ Mr. AMERYasked the Secretary for War what provision there is for officers of His Majesty's forces stationed in Ireland who may wish to learn to fly?
§ Colonel SEELYNo difference has hitherto been made between officers stationed in various parts of the Kingdom who desire to join the Royal Flying Corps. If it is found that there are special difficulties in the case of any command the matter shall be rectified.
§ Mr. AMERYalso asked what accommodation, if any, is being provided in Ireland for the housing of Government aeroplanes?
§ Colonel SEELYThe question of establishing a station for a unit of the Flying Corps in Ireland is now under consideration.
§ Mr. AMERYfurther asked (1) the Secretary for War, in view of the exceptional opportunities for flying afforded by India and South Africa, if he will state what provision is being made for the training in airmanship of His Majesty's forces in those countries; (2) in view of the importance of securing rapid transmission of information to Government headquarters in case of native risings, if he will state what provisions is being made for the supply of aeroplanes and for securing facilities for training in airmanship for His Majesty's forces stationed in British East Africa, Nigeria, and other Crown Colonies; and (3) if he will state how many aeroplanes in the posession of the Imperial military authorities there are at present in India, South Africa, East Africa, West Africa, Egypt, the Soudan, Gibraltar, Malta, Cyprus, Aden, and the West Indies, respectively; how many garages; and what staff for construction or repairs?
§ Colonel SEELYThe Royal Flying Corps has been in existence for only one year, and it has not been found possible, even supposing it to be desirable, to extend it to the places named in these questions.