§ Mr. Stokesasked the Secretary of State for Air whether it is within his knowledge that the recent fatal accident to the Calpurnia on Lake Habbaniyeh is reputed to be due to absence of adequate lighting apparatus on the lake; and whether he has caused, or will cause, an inquiry to be made into the adequacy of the organisation at that station?
Captain BalfourAn investigation into the recent fatal accident to the Calpurnia on Lake Habbaniyeh has been conducted by an Air Ministry Inspector of Accidents, who is at present on his way back. Until his report is received I am unable to 3137W accept any suggestion as to the cause of the accident, or say whether any further inquiry may be considered desirable.