Mr George Chetwynd: In view of the speed with which both Russia and the United States are developing their space programmes, are we not in some danger of being left far behind unless urgent and immediate decisions are taken?
Mr George Chetwynd: Is the President of the Board of Trade aware that the North-East is very much the Cinderella in regard to the work of this Act? Is he satisfied that the Board of Trade Advisory Committee is giving full help to firms in the area that are seeking to expand?
Mr George Chetwynd: Cannot the right hon. Gentleman say at this stage which of our bombers is being adapted for this purpose?
Mr George Chetwynd: Is it not a fact that the more time the Prime Minister has the less information he gives us? Should we not let him go back to the old-style arrangement whereby we got one or two Answers from him?
Mr George Chetwynd: asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he has been notified of the proposed closing of a locomotive works at Stockton-on-Tees; and what action he is taking to find a suitable alternative tenant for this Government-financed factory.
Mr George Chetwynd: As this is a Government-financed factory, will the hon. Gentleman make sure that it does not lie idle after the present firm leaves it in February?
Mr George Chetwynd: Is it not a fact that we lost this contract because we could not deliver on the date requested by the Indian Government and also because of cost?
Mr George Chetwynd: asked the Minister of Aviation what protests he has received against the proposal to introduce a new form on 1st January, 1961 requiring detailed information from arriving and departing passengers by air.
Mr George Chetwynd: Have not the Air Corporations expressed themselves in much more forcible language than that about the introduction of this exceedingly stupid form, which may have a deterrent effect on people travelling to this country in British planes? What on earth is its use? Can the hon. Gentleman give one useful reason why we should have this form at this stage?
Mr George Chetwynd: Will legislation be necessary before the form can be introduced?
Mr George Chetwynd: Can the hon. Gentleman reply to the second part of my right hon. Friend's Question and say what are the estimated costs today?
Mr George Chetwynd: Is the Minister aware that at their last meeting the Governors approved his decision in principle subject to the necessary safeguards that this hospital should continue as a national hospital for ex-Service disabled persons? What is to happen to the members of the Roehampton staff who are civil servants so far as their future employment and pensions are concerned?
Mr George Chetwynd: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. Have we not got these two Answers the wrong way round? The Minister answered Question No. 19 by replying to Question No. 20, and now the process is being reversed.
Mr George Chetwynd: Perhaps I may be allowed to ask a supplementary question to Question No. 19. Can the right hon. Gentleman say how many students applied this year for entrance to training colleges but could not get places?
Mr George Chetwynd: Was there any special planning today which enabled us to reach the Prime Minister's Questions at exactly a quarter past three?
Mr George Chetwynd: asked the Minister of Aviation what financial assistance has been given towards the development of aero-engines since 1950; and what has been received from royalties on the sale of aero-erigines.
Mr George Chetwynd: Can the Minister give more information about a breakdown as between the civil and military grant?
Mr George Chetwynd: asked the Minister of Aviation what request he has received from Rolls Royce Limited for further financial assistance in development contracts for aero-engines.
Mr George Chetwynd: Has the attention of the Minister been drawn to the latest speech by Mr. Pearson, deputy chairman of Rolls Royce, asking for a 50–50 grant towards the development of civil engines in the future?
Mr George Chetwynd: Can the Minister say what he is doing about it?
