asked the Prime Minister whether his attention has been drawn to the anxiety created by the resignations of the two officers of greatest experience in the Air Service from the Air Council; and whether he will give a day for discussion, in order that an adequate statement can be made on the administration of the Air Council and, if necessary, discussed?

If there is a general desire, the Government will be glad to afford an opportunity for this discussion, which probably would most conveniently take place on the Vote of the Salary for the Secretary of State for the Air Ministry.

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether the War Cabinet ever saw General Trenchard about his difficulties before the Government dispensed with his services?

I do not think that arises.

Can the right hon. Gentleman say when the date will be for this discussion, because we do not want it to be postponed?

May I express the hope that it will be before next Monday?

That would be hardly possible. It will have to be a Supply day, and the Supply days for this week are already allocated. It might, perhaps, be arranged for some day before Thursday of next week. I will consult my right hon. Friend.

Is it not possible to postpone the Munitions Vote and substitute the Air Ministry Vote?

There will be no objection on this side of the House to the postponement of the Munitions Vote.

I will see, then, if it is possible to arrange it for Thursday of this week.