§ 82. Colonel DAYasked the Secretary of State for Air what provision is being made towards the provision of Empire air routes for aeroplanes or airships between capitals of the Empire?
§ Sir S. HOAREAs regards aeroplanes, I hope to be in a position to make an announcement with regard to a commer-
§ cial aeroplane service to India at an early date. As regards airships, the question of their operation on Empire routes must await the result of the experimental and constructional work now in progress.
§ Colonel DAYHas not the right hon. Gentleman stated that it is hoped soon to start a route to India?
§ Sir S. HOAREI have stated so, and I hope a start will be made not later than next winter.