asked the Prime Minister whether the Cabinet has come to any decision relative to the establishment of a company to run airships; and under the control of what Department of State would the operation of any such contract fall?

Negotiations are proceeding with the parties interested.

Can the right hon. Gentleman say that no air work will be given to any Department other than the Air Ministry unless it is done with the consent of this House?

I could not say that. Tim question has not yet been decided.

Will the House be asked to ratify any such arrangement before a decision is arrived at?

I shall have to look into that, because I am not sufficiently familiar with the question to give an answer.