HC Deb 08 May 1919 vol 115 c1144W
Mr. CLOUGH

asked the Under-Secretary of State to the Air Ministry whether his Department is, in view of accidents, devoting special attention to the feasibility of providing all aeroplanes with parachutes; and whether he can make any statement on the subject?

Major-General SEELY

Experiments in the provision of parachutes for aircraft are being pressed on, and considerable results have been attained. The hon. Member can be assured that all possibilities in regard to the use of parachutes will be explored by the Air Ministry.