HC Deb 06 April 1927 vol 204 c2068
73. Mr. LUMLEY

asked the Secretary of State for Air what is the cause of the delay in the opening of the Basra-Karachi section of the Cairo-Karachi air service?

Sir S. HOARE

The delay is due to the necessity for negotiations with the Persian Government referred to in my reply to my hon. and gallant Friend the Member for Hallam (Sir F. Sykes) on the 30th March.

Sir F. WISE

Does this section receive the subsidy?

Sir S. HOARE

Yes, Sir, certainly. I have already issued a White Paper in which the conditions are set out.

Sir H. BRITTAIN

How many aerodromes is it proposed to have on this section?

Sir S. HOARE

I could not answer that question without notice.

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