§ 64. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the Under-Secretary of State to the Air Ministry whether it is intended to establish a regular service by flying-boat between the North-East Coast of England and Northern Europe; and, if so, under what conditions?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for AIR (Major-General Seely)It is not intended to run a Government service between the East Coast of England and Northern Europe. Those flights which have been and are being undertaken are to demonstrate the possibility of such flights and to gain experience.
§ Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHYWill encouragement be given to private enterprise to establish some such service?
§ Major-General SEELYOh, yes, Sir. Every encouragement that can properly be given will be given. There is no doubt a great future for flying-boats, especially to these countries.
§ Captain W. BENNAre any negotiations going on with the Post Office towards set ting up an aerial mail?
§ Major-General SEELYPerhaps it would be better to put a question to the Postmaster-General on that point. In regard to flying-boats no actual proposals are now before me, but any such proposals will receive careful consideration.
§ Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHYHave any negotiations taken place with Northern neutral countries, with a view to joint action in establishing such ser vices or assisting them by private enterprise in the matter?
§ Major-General SEELYThat is rather a large question. Perhaps the hon. and gallant Gentleman would put down a question on that specific point.