HC Deb 13 May 1958 vol 588 cc15-6W
55. Mr. Shinwell

asked the Prime Minister whether the recent Royal Air Force Conference was held with Government consent; and upon what basis invitations to attend this conference were extended to hon. Members and other persons.

The Prime Minister

The Conference was held with the approval of my right hon. Friend the Minister of Defence. The Air Ministry made the audience as widely representative as the limitation of numbers allowed. Places were reserved for ten noble Lords and twenty-five right hon. and hon. Gentleman from this House, apart from those who were invited in other capacities.