asked the Under-Secretary to the Scottish Board of Health whether, having regard to the experiments carried out under the direction of the Minister of Agriculture in the months of October and November, 1921, and March, 1923, off the east and south coasts of England for the purpose of locating shoals of fish by observation from aeroplanes, and the statement of the Minister of Agriculture that further experimental flights are in contemplation, it can be arranged that these further flights be made during the summer herring-fishing season off the north coasts of Scotland and the Shetland Isles?

The possibility of making arrangements for such experimental flights off the coast of Scotland during the coming summer is at present under discussion with the Air Ministry. My Noble Friend will communicate with the hon. Member as soon as further information is available.