Naval Air Arm.

Oral Answers to Questions — Royal Navy. – in the House of Commons at on 1 August 1923.

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Photo of Lieut-Colonel John Moore-Brabazon Lieut-Colonel John Moore-Brabazon , Rochester Chatham

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asked the Prime Minister whether any decision has now been reached as to the relations between the Navy and the Air Force?

Photo of Viscount  Curzon Viscount Curzon , Battersea South

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asked the Prime Minister whether he can yet announce the decision of the Government on the future control of and responsibility for the air arm of the Royal Navy?

Photo of Mr Stanley Baldwin Mr Stanley Baldwin , Bewdley

I propose to make a statement on this subject to-morrow.

Photo of Commander Hon. Joseph Kenworthy Commander Hon. Joseph Kenworthy , Kingston upon Hull Central

Will there be an opportunity for a Debate, or will it be confined to Question Time?

Photo of Mr Stanley Baldwin Mr Stanley Baldwin , Bewdley

There will be an opportunity for Debate.

Photo of Mr Carlyon Bellairs Mr Carlyon Bellairs , Maidstone

Can the right hon. Gentleman say why this decision has been postponed so long, because the House cannot now give any verdict whatever?

Photo of Mr Stanley Baldwin Mr Stanley Baldwin , Bewdley

There has been a very large investigation lasting half the summer.

Photo of Mr Carlyon Bellairs Mr Carlyon Bellairs , Maidstone

Is the Prime Minister aware that the Americans carried out a similar inquiry in 10 days and reported entirely in favour of the Navy?