HC Deb 10 April 1919 vol 114 c2228
95. Mr. GILBERT

asked the Postmaster-General if he has made any arrangements for the provision of an aerial post in this country, or between Great Britain and Ireland, or from London to the Continent; if any experiments or trials have been made with the object of setting up such a postal service, and if he can make any statement on the subject?

Mr. ILLINGWORTH

An experimental service has been established between Folkestone and Cologne for the conveyance of Army mails. No other Air mail service has been established in this country, or with Ireland or the Continent.

Sir H. DALZIEL

Does the right hon. Gentleman contemplate an early flying service to Scotland?

Mr. ILLINGWORTH

As soon as airmen can find London in a fog and land in a fog it will be practicable, but at present it is quite impossible, because the efficiency is only about 60 per cent.