The same close ce-operation between the two services was indeed vital in the whole strategic field where both ships and aircraft were concerned.
"I am happy to give an assurance," Mr. Chamberlain proceeded, "that this ce-operation will be given without reserve. The decision reached does not reflect on the Fleet Air Arm, where a keen and efficient service has been: built up, but has been reached because the Government believes the lines now laid down will be the most satisfactory arrangement for the future. I also desire {o express the Government's deep appreciation of the untiring efforts of th, Air Ministry to make a success Óf the system for which they have been responsible."
"I hope these decisions which the Government had reached after full enquiry," he added, "will be accepted in every quarter as a final and satisfactory settlement of a prolonged controversy which it is in the public interests to close."—Reuter.
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