HC Deb 11 July 1934 vol 292 cc310-1
17. Mr. SIMMONDS

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air if he will state the reasons why the railway journey from Paris to Brindisi is still a link in our Empire air services?

Sir P. SASSOON

Negotiations with a view to making the whole journey by air are in progress with the French authorities.

Mr. SIM,MONDS

Can my right hon. Friend say whether he has any hopes of an early result from these negotiations?

Sir P. SASSOON

Yes, I have great hopes.