HC Deb 12 July 1937 vol 326 cc880-1W
Mr. Simmonds

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air when all-metal medium-sized air-liners of British construction will be available in production quantities?

Lieut.-Colonel Muirhead

I regret that I am unable to say.

Mr. Simmonds

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air when a specification for a medium-sized air liner was last issued by the Air Ministry after consultation with the principal civil aircraft operating companies?

Lieut.-Colonel Muirhead

Such a specification was last issued in 1929.