HC Deb 20 June 1916 vol 83 cc28-9W
Mr. BILLING

asked the Under-Secretary of State for War (1) whether, in order to furnish the Air Inquiry with all the necessary material, he will grant a Return of all accidents, fatal or otherwise, which have occurred to officers and men of the Royal Flying Corps since the introduction of the BE2c type of machine, specifying in each case the type of aeroplane involved, the nature of the duty on which it was employed, the name of pilot and passenger (if any), and the official explanation of the cause of the accident; and (2) whether, in order to facilitate the inquiry into the allegations and criticisms respecting the administration and command of the Royal Flying Corps, the War Office will facilitate the disclosure of all documents pertinent to the inquiry which may be called for to corroborate testimony?

Mr. TENNANT

The War Office is prepared to furnish to the Committee of Inquiry any information of the nature suggested for which the Committee may ask.