18. Lieut.-Colonel Sir F. HALLasked the President of the Board of Trade if he has had his attention drawn to the great efforts which are being made by American trading interests, with the United States Government's co-operation, to develop the South American markets for aircraft supplies and aircraft transport undertakings; and if he will state what is being done by the British Government in the same direction with a view to stimulating this important industry in this country?
§ Sir A. GEDDESThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative; as regards the second part of the question, several important British aircraft firms already have their representatives in a number of the South American Republics, and His Majesty's diplomatic and commercial representatives in those countries are assisting, and will continue to assist, them as far as lies in their power. British firms in this country are being kept in touch with developments, information concerning which is unlikely to reach them through their local representatives.