HC Deb 26 April 1923 vol 163 cc676-7
77. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

asked the Secretary of State for Air whether he has yet seen the text of the recently concluded aviation convention between France and Czechoslovakia; and can he state what steps are being taken to preserve rights on this market to the British aeroplane manufacturers?

Sir S. HOARE

No, Sir. I have not seen the text of the agreement. I understand that it has not yet been ratified. In the meanwhile, I am in communication with Prague as to whether any steps will be necessary to safeguard British interests. I cannot give an answer until I know in detail the terms of the agreement.