HC Deb 20 March 1929 vol 226 c1740W
Mr. VIANT

asked the Secretary of State for Air what is the cost of the ground organisation falling on the Air Ministry in respect of the Eastern service for each year since its inception?

Sir S. HOARE

The total expenditure borne by the Air Ministry during the financial years 1926–27, 1927–26 and 1928–29 (to date) in respect of ground organisation, including pay of personnel, travelling expenses, works, technical equipment and instruments, is £26,516, £7,155 and £3,118 respectively.