London, Oct. 10.
REAR Britain's efforts to have an air force second to none were detailed by Sir Kingsley Wood, Secretary of State for Air, in a lengthy speech in the House of Commons today. These, he said, included the construction of new factories, and expansion of training of personnel and production of aeroplanes.
In due course, Sir Kingsley Wood declared, the rate of production of aircraft in Britain will be more than "twice the considerable figure we have now reached."
In replying to Mr, Hugh Dalton, Labour member for the Bishop Auckland division of Durham, suggesting that the time was not far distant when Britain would have recovered her air supremacy over Germany, Sir Kingsley Wood said. "The steps I have indicated today will satisfy him that we are taking every step in this connection."
In replying 1o Sir Archibald Sinclair, Leader of the Liberal Opposition, the Air Secretary said he understood an announcement was being made that the officers and men who displayed such skill at Kiel had been rewarded by the King.
In speaking of the aircraft strength Of Britain, the Air Secretary said that "the Royal Air Force is ready to strike, and strike hard, and at any time' to make its full and effective contribution to winning the war,"
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