§ 49. Mr. Stokesasked the Minister for the Co-ordination of Defence how many aeroplanes have recently been delivered from this country to Czechoslovakia; and whether officers from that country have recently visited England for the purpose of obtaining such supplies?
§ Sir T. InskipDuring the 12 months ended March, 1938, no aeroplanes of United Kingdom manufacture were exported to Czechoslovakia. Particulars of consignments during April, 1938, if any, are not yet available. In reply to the last part of the question, I am not aware of any such visit.
§ Mr. StokesIs it not a fact that in the week after Easter there were representatives from Czechoslovakia in this country who actually went for flights in Hawker aircraft and that they came over here with the intention of purchasing Hawker Hurricanes for their use?
§ Sir T. InskipI am not informed about the business of private individuals, but the inquiries which I have made give me no reason to believe that there has been any business of the sort suggested by the hon. Member.