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MARCH 27, 19G4 IN PARLIAMENT Naval Aircraft Carriers COMMANDER BELLAIRS, on March 14, asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty which of the aircraft carriers have accommodation to enable the commander-in-chief and his staff to be accommodated on board ? Mr. Ammon : No British aireraft carrier is at present provided with accom modation for the commander-in-chief and staff. Naval Air Arm COMMANDER BELLAIRS asked the Prime Minister whether the arrangements made last year for the control, manning, and training of the Air Forces associ ated with the Navy is working satisfactorily ; and whether naval requirements are being fully complied with ? The Prime Minister : The arrangements have not been put into operation owing to a disagreement as to the interpretation of, and means of giving effect to, the decisions. The Government have taken steps by which the matters in dispute may be adjudicated when the decisions in question must be put into operation. Lieut.-Commander Burney : Will the right hon. gentleman enquire why the Director of Naval Construction is not represented on the Board of Aeronautical Services ? The Prime Minister : That is a totally different question. Mr. Lambert: Which is the source of the disagreement ? Is it the Admiralty Or is it the Air Force ? Air Planes Statistics COMMANDER BELLAIRS, on March 19, asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty whether he can state the total number of air planes attached to the British, Japanese and American Navies, respectively; and what future strength is provided for ? Mr. Ammon : At the present time there are 84 machines allocated to the British Navy, exclusive, of reserve machines. Provision has been made to increase this number to 112 during the financial year 1924-25. The Japanese Navy is understood to possess 50 service machines, exclusive of reserve and training machines, and, according to Press reports, this number is to be increased to 130 service machines by March 31, 1929. The United States Navy is understood to possess 260 service machines, exclusive of reserve and training machines, and, according to latest information, this number is to be increased to approximately 400 by the middle of 1925. I should add that Japanese and United States figures include certain aircraft available for coast patrol, which can, however, be used with the fleet at the will of the respective Admiralties. ViScount Curzon : In view of these figures, does the hon. gentleman consider that we are at a one-power standard in the air, as far as the Navy is concerned ? Imperial Airship Scheme MR. WELLS asked the Prime Minister, in view of the vital importance to Australia and the disappointment caused by the postponement of the Imperial airship scheme, when he will make known the Government's decision on this matter ? Major Sir Archibald Sinclair (by Private Notice) asked the Prime Minister whether he is aware that an announcement has been made in the Press to the effect that the Government have definitely decided not to proceed with the Burney airship scheme, and that an official announcement to such effect will be made in the next few days ; and will he state if there are any grounds for such a report; whether he is also aware that the Under-Secretary of State for Air on March 11, definitely stated, in this House, that the originator of this scheme would be given an opportunity of laying his views before the Committee, and that this opportunity has not yet been afforded ? The Prime Minister : I propose to answer these two questions together. There is no foundation for the statements that have appeared in the Press that the Government have definitely decided npi to proceed with the Burney airship scheme. That scheme is at present being thoroughly examined, and, as stated by my hon. friend the Under-Secretary of State for Air on the 11th instant, an opportunity will be given to its originator to lay his views before the Committee before a final decision is taken by the Government. Viscount Curzon : Will there be an opportunity for this House to discuss the decision of the Government when it has been arrived at ? The Prime Minister : Yes, there will be several opportunities in connection with Supply, even if there are no other opportunities. Commander Bellairs : Is the right hon. gentleman aware that part of the disappointme'nt is caused by the loss of employment through the delay, and will he expedite this decision ? The Prime Minister : I can assure the House that the examination is being expedited, but this Government refuses to make itself responsible for a scheme of such enormous magnitude as this without a thoroughly sound examination. R.A.E. Cadets' Fees LIEUT.-COMMANDER KENWORTHY, on March 20, asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air what fees, if any, are charged for cadets under instruction for the Royal Air Force ? Mr. Leach : Particulars of the fees are given in Appendix I of the Regulations for Cranwell, of which I am sending my hon. and gallant friend a copy. Lieut.-Commander Kenworthy : Can the hon. gentleman say whether those fees are charged to cadets ? I want to know now. Mr. Leach : Certainly ttey are charged. Lieut.-Commander Kenworthy : Is the policyof the Government to abolish those fees which may keep deserving lads who are poor out of the Air Service ? Mr. Leach : If we had sufficient encouragement from the House we might do something on the lines which the hon. and gallant member has suggested. Lieut.-Commander Kenworthy : Is the hon. gentleman aware that he has a clear majority in the House for that policy ? Mr. Speaker : I do not know if the hon. and gallant member controls a majority. « R.A.F. Aerodromes SIR E. HOME-WILLIAMS asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air if it will be necessary to construct new aerodromes to accommodate the contemplated increase in the Air Force ; if so. whether such aerodromes will be inland or on the coast ; and if any of the inland aerodromes built during the War have escaped subsequent destruction and can be utilised ? Mr. Leach : The answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative ; to the second, that the majority of the aerodromes will be inland, but a few will be required near the coast. As regards the last part of the question, some of the War-time aerodromes are in existence, and will be re-opened in preference to acquiring new sites wherever this course is the more economical and meets defence requirements. ft ;•-;•'#':• :H The British Industries Fair THIS year's British Industries Fair—the object of which is to extend the British export trade—will be held at the White City, Shepherd's Bush, from April 28 to May 9, and at Birmingham from May 12 to 23. Aviation in Brazil ACCORDING to the Argentine Press, the Brazilian Army has drawn up a scheme for an air line linking up the base and flying school at Affonsos (near Rio de Janeiro) with the base at Santa Maria (Rio Grande del Sud, on the Argentine frontier). The new air line will be established on the prin ciple of short stages, so that the Military Air Service may serve to develop the regions which the line crosses. This has been borne in mind in advising the laying-out of a small landing ground every 20 km., and of a big base with work shops, spare parts and extra personnel for emergencies every 300 km. According to information received, the general plan of the work required is already drawn up, and some idea of the scale of the work contemplated is given by the fact that 100,000 gold dollars will be spent on the ground organisation alone for the San Paolo Base, which will be the first to be laid out, and, when finished, one of the best in the world. A special flying personnel will be organised. The majority of the Air Service officers at the monent are cavalry officers, because this arm is not considered of much importance in modern warfare, and, therefore, the personnel can be spared for Air Service duties. One of the aims being to promote the development of the regions which the military aircraft will cross, the Army staff proposes to use the machines for civil purposes, such as the transport of passengers and mails, police duties, etc. Military aviation will thus become an instrument of civilisation and progress, a means of profit in fertile regions, and a means of defence. The installation of landing grounds should promote the construction of roads, and hence the formation of new villages and centres of activity. Air Mail Service Between Finland and Sweden. NEGOTIATIONS have been entered into on the part of Finland and Sweden for the establishment of a regular air mail service between Helsingfors and Stockholm. COMPANY MATTERS Rolls-Royce, Ltd., to Pay 8 Per Cent. THE Directors of Rolls-Royce, Limited, will inext iweek issue their annual report. It will show that the profits for the year ended the 31st October last amounted to ^156,708. They have decided to recommend at the annual meeting of shareholders, which is to be held at Derby on the 14th April, that a dividend of 8 per cent, should be paid in respect of the year named. . NEW COMPANY REGISTERED CENTRAL AIRCRAFT CO., LTD., 179, High Road, Kilburn, N.W. 6.— Capital £26,000, in 2,900 8 per cent, cumulative preference and 23,000 ordinary shares of fj and 2,000 founders' shares of Is. Acquiring the business of a sawmiller, cabinet maker, aircraft builder, etc., etc. First directors A. J. Cattle, C. H. Cattle, B. M. Gillett, O. E. Twigg, P. Bolton, W. Hancock. m x m * AERONAUTICAL PATENT SPECIFICATIONS A bbreviations : cyl. = cylinder ; I.C. = internal combustion i m. = motor The numbers in brackets are those under which the Specifications will be printed and abridged, etc. APPLIED FOR IN 1922 Published March 27, 1924 32,594. H. LEITNER. Mechanism for varying pitch of screw propellers. (211,951.) 34,569. ARMSTRONG SIDDELEY MOTORS, LTD., and H. N. WYLIE. Wings, etc. (212,006.) APPLIED FOR IN 1923 Published March 27, 1924 74. A. J. STONE. Metal screw propellers. (212,018.) 1,577. H. W. HOLLAND and W. MANSFIELD. Release mechanism for dropping bombs. (212,036.) 19,544. HOPE MANUFACTURING CO., LTD., and H. BROWN. Headwear. (212,187.) FLIGHT The Aircraft Engineer and Airships 36, GREAT QUEEN STREET, KINGSWAY, W.C. 2. Telegraphic address : Truditur, Westcent, London. Telephone : Gerrard 1828. SUBSCRIPTION RATES FLIGHT " will be forwarded, post free, at the following rates UNITED KINGDOM 3 Months, Post Free . 6 ,, „ . 12 „ „ . s. . 7 .15 .30 d. 7 2 4 s. 3 Months, Post Free.. 8 6 ,, „ ..16 12 „ „ ..33 d. 3 6 0 ABROAD* These rates are subject to any alteration found necessary under abnormal conditions and to increases in postage rates • Foreign subscriptions must be remitted in British currency 184
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