HC Deb 10 March 1919 vol 113 cc931-2W
Mr. JOYNSON-HICKS

asked the Under-Secretary of State to the Air Ministry what salary is being paid to the Controller of Civil Aviation; what staff he has; whether the new Regulations have yet been issued; and generally when he can make a statement on the subject?

Major-General SEELY

The salary and staff arrangements for the Controller General of Civil Aviation are being considered by a Committee appointed by the Secretary of Stateto advise him as to the reorganisation of the Air Ministry, and their recommendations will be furnished at an early date. By regulations I understand my hon. Friend to refer to the orders to be made under the Air Navigation Act, 1919. Conferences as to these orders are still in progress with representatives of the aircraft industry. I shall hope to make a general statement when introducing the Air Force Estimates.