Lord Montagu's speech was an extremely useful contribution from a
professional mind well 'instructed on the mechanical side of the problem. Moreover, although it was very critical, it was bracing. He has not to reproach himself with having said any- thing that should not have been said. He did not trade in popular panic. Lord Lansdowne found it difficult to think of an .Air Service separated from the Navy and Army. Lord Derby's Committee would be composed of naval and military members, would be able to call in advisory members, and would have the assistance of the Secretary of the Defence Committee. In practice the powers of the Committee would -be very great. Nor did Lord Lansdowne exclude the possibility of further developments. We are glad to note that on Wednesday it was announced that Lord Montagu had been added to Lord Derhy's Committee.
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