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Evening Post, Volume CXXV, Issue 112, 14 May 1938, Page 9

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AIR DEFENCE FEARS I INQUIRY DEMANDED J BRITISH M.P.'S f (United Press Association—By Eleetrie Itta praph—Copyright.) , LONDON, May 13. The political correspondent o£ the Associated Press states that im« mediately after the closing of th«| debate on the Air Ministry vote ia the House of Commons, moves oc< curred in all parties designed to de» mand an immediate inquiry into thfl air defence plans. The Government's majority on th« major issue was the smallest for at considerable time, the divisions lisMj revealing many Conservative ab« stentions. Mr. Chamberlain, who will handla the case himself in - a further debata on May 19, is now being pressed from all sides to form a secret committer of all parties to share the defence secrets and advise in the national in* terests. The Government emerged very badly} from the debate. The morning Press throughout re* fleets the strong criticism and dis* satisfaction with the position to date. The "Daily Telegraph," in a says:—"Past failures can be forgiven, but we cannot afford to allow any more miscalculations to frustrate thai fulfilment of plans so essential to th« national security." The "Daily Mail" says that the emment's statements, designed tf| allay anxiety, have only resulted i« increased apprehension. > j (British Official Wireless.) A (Received May 14, 10.'45 a.m.) J RUGBY, May IS. Concern regarding the progress with the Air 'Force expansion programme persisted after last night's de> bate in both Houses of Parliament and the tabling of a Labour motion calling for an inquiry. This was followed by the announcement that two furthes motions had been handed, in. On% standing in the name of/the Opposition Liberals, calls for the appointment of a select committee to investix gate the supply of aircraft, anti-air* craft defence, and air raid and the other, which is backed by sixteen Government supporters, including Mr. Winston Churchill, welcomes th« appointment of an independent con* mittee of inquiry.