HC Deb 11 April 1927 vol 205 c3
6. Mr. DUNNICO

asked the Under-Secretary of State for India whether he is now able to inform the House as to the manner in which the Rs.3,96,000 provided for civil aviation in the Indian Budget for 1927–28 is to be used.

Earl WINTERTON

As the reply contains a number of figures, I will, with the hon. Member's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the reply:

The principal items are:

Rs.
Pay of officers and establishments 52,000
Establishment of civil air route across India 1,50,000
Survey of primary air routes 25,000
Provision of hangar at Karachi for Egypt-India aeroplane service 37,000
Contribution towards Imperial airship scheme 1,00,000
3,64,000

The remaining Rs.32,000 are provided for other small miscellaneous items.