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AMU 13- I0n- Munitions; and, if so, whether he could say when adequate steps otiid be taken to place all the business connected with the supply "aircraft, &fc, under the direction of the Ministry of Munitions so to en-ure greater efficiency, speed, and economy both in con struction and output ? The Prime Minister replied that the whole question of the nunufacture, supply and distribution of aircraft, and their acces sories, (or the Naval and Military Air Services wa> being investigated by the Joint War Air Committee, The points raised in the question cooW be more satisfactorily dealt with when he was in possession of the Committee's recommendations. Mr. Billing a ked whether there were any resignations pend'ng which were likely to affect the decision of this Committee, but the Prime Minister said he should like notice of tha" question. The Coming Debate on the Air Services. IN reply to Mr. R. McNeill, who asked if he would say when he would be able to give the promised day for the discussion of the position of the Air Service, the Prime Minister said he was afraid it would be impossible to give a day before Easter. He understood that the subject had been a good deal discussed in the House during the las: three weeks. Mr. McNeill: Did not the right hon. gentleman on a former occasion, or did the Secretary of State for the Colonies, indicate to the House there would be an opportunity before the 15th April ? The Prime Minister: We will do our best. I do not know that i: makes much difference whether it is immediately before or after. We will give a day. Mr. Billing : In view of the urgency of the matter, may I press the right hon. gentleman to give a very early day for this discussion ? Aircraft Engines. MR. PRMRKRTON - BILLING asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he could inform the House what negotiations had taken place for the purpose of securing the rights of construc tion in this country of a famous Barcelona engine. Dr. Macnamara replied that he could not undertake publicly to give particulars respecting the provision of warlike material. If Mr. Billing desired to be supplied with any facts for his own private information in regard to this and similar matters, he should be very glad to give his request every consideration. Orders to Attack Raiders. I» reply to Mr. Annan Bryce, who asked as to the giving direct orders for the ascent of aeroplane;, Mr. Tennant said : " As I have stated, I cannot give any information as to the system of command or communication adopted for this purpose, but I may say that the assumption underlying this question and others which have been put, that leave has to be obtained from London before an aeroplane may ascend, is incorrect." Utilising Seaplanes for Raids. MR. PRMBERTON-BILLING also asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether the suggestions put forward for the immediate adaptation for offensive action of certain types of seaplanes at pre sent unemployable would now be adopted, in view of the necessity of striking an immediate blow in aerial offensive against the Zeppelin bases of the enemy ? Dr. Macnamara replied that he did not think it desirable in the public interest to answer questions about future naval operations. The Raid in Schleswig. REPLYING to Mr. Billing, who asked whether any further details could be given as to why three seaplanes were lost, Dr. Macnamara said that naturally they had no information from the seaplanes in question beyond the statements which the enemy has published or allowed to be published. Civilian Schools and Conscription. IN reply to Mr. Billing, who asked whether the principals and instructors of the civilian schools of aviation are being called up »nder the Mi itary Service Act, 1016 ; and whether the War Office realised the value of these training establishments, Mr. Tennant said principals and infractors of civilian schools of aviation will be called up under the Military Service Act and, where Possible, placed in the Royal Flying Corps if unmarried and not Mte-ted, unless they have received certificates of exemption or have *Pp!i;d for exemption to a local tribunal. On Tuesday Mr. Tennant stated that where instructors and principals of civilian "Ting schools were proved to be doing work of value, they would ot tourie be considered. & ® ® ® & on Kite Flying. THE flying of kites has been prohibited at the parks and open •P*"' coatrolled by the London County ,Council, except when authorised by competent military authority. ui u < l£ D GQ X P < w w X P w > O 03 < H X o g X IX* o 2 CQ J 3 * -? * a &.*-£ a-2 STS SJ« 3 2 p j-s-s u°%B it!i.;;!l?, jl! .23"ogJ36 IJZIO fell .cd-cM-s I'Ss'S's •s-n^gsfr.-s.ss, - °£ i"SOj3~"o 3 = 1 •=-"=-I** a 1 1 => -1 i •»KftJ. m M " 2is^I^t t> o— „ — a-f fcT _*£ oJl-pcfl BTJOC -»«»<2S.'02.o8jj.. iis'llxilii ^.•5- <« 5 ««-e s"° a •> 2 U O •» « «> 2 »> = ° •iFPlllil -=r-iiiT mm ~n° S-2 .« V tfSS1- 319
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