Oral Answers to Questions — Royal Navy. – in the House of Commons at on 1 August 1923.
asked the Prime Minister whether any decision has now been reached as to the relations between the Navy and the Air Force?
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?
I propose to make a statement on this subject to-morrow.
Will there be an opportunity for a Debate, or will it be confined to Question Time?
There will be an opportunity for Debate.
Can the right hon. Gentleman say why this decision has been postponed so long, because the House cannot now give any verdict whatever?
There has been a very large investigation lasting half the summer.
Is the Prime Minister aware that the Americans carried out a similar inquiry in 10 days and reported entirely in favour of the Navy?