HC Deb 29 April 1936 vol 311 cc894-5
35. Mr. LEWIS

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air whether the White Paper containing detailed proposals in connection with the air services to Scandinavia will be available to Members of this House before the Financial Resolution in connection with the Air Navigation Bill is considered in Committee?

Major DAVIES

I have been asked to reply. I regret that this will not be practicable. The White Paper will, however, be laid in advance of the signing of the agreement.

Mr. LEWIS

Will my hon. and gallant Friend represent to the Under-Secretary of State that this House was promised as long ago as 7th March that this White Paper would be published very shortly, and that the delay in publishing it is giving rise to wonder whether the Government wish the House not to have the information until the Debate takes place?