asked the Under-Secretary of State to the Air Ministry whether he can state the total amount of money which has been spent upon an aircraft acceptance park in Lancashire; whether this park is still being used; and, if not, whether he can state the reasons for which it has been closed?

The total amount spent on this acceptance park, the name of which the hon. Member has been good enough to communicate to me privately, is about £15,000. It was formerly used both for the erection and storage of aeroplanes. It has not been closed, but is at present only used for storage. It is, however, intended to use it again at an early date for the erection of machines.

asked the Under-Secretary of State to the Air Ministry whether his Department has last week commandeered another hotel in Glasgow, notwithstanding the statement by the Air Minister' that hotels are unsuitable buildings for conducting the business of Government Departments; if so, is he aware of the lack of hotel accommodation in that city for commercial men, and for inspectors and the like sent by Government Departments; does he know that large terrace houses can be got there uninhabited and in large numbers; and will he, in these circumstances, reconsider this matter?

No final decision has been arrived at as regards the taking over of this hotel, and it is hoped that it may be possible to find suitable accommodation elsewhere.

Is the hon. and gallant Gentleman aware that the Minister for Air made the statement that hotels were unsuitable buildings for the work?

I do not recall that. I have no doubt the hon. Member's memory is better than mine.

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.