asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether the Admiralty propose to devote any and, if so, what sums towards the maintenance of airships?

The recommendations of the Admiralty with regard to the desirability of contributing to the maintenance of a commercial airship service are now under consideration by the Government.

Will the House have an opportunity of voting directly on the issue whether the Admiralty shall take over air work?

That question has been answered by the Prime Minister.