§ 84. Sir H. BRITTAINasked the Secretary of State for Air whether he can inform the House as to any new air routes being opened out by Italy this summer; and whether they will connect up with the routes from this country?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for AIR (Sir Philip Sassoon)I understand that proposals have been made for the following four new air routes in Italy:
1055 So far as I am aware these routes have not yet progressed beyond the proposal stage, and they do not connect with any air routes from this country.
- (1) Venice-Rome (extension of Vienna-Venice route).
- (2) Palermo-Cagliari-Balearie Isles-Barcelona.
- (3) Brindisi-Rome.
- (4) Rome-Bologna-Munich.
§ Sir H. BRITTAINIs it a fact that these proposals are to be put into operation next month?
§ Sir P. SASSOONNo, Sir, they are only on paper.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYHave we any liaison at all with the Air Service in Italy, with a view to connecting up with our own services in Egypt and India?
§ Sir P. SASSOONI do not understand exactly what the hon. and gallant Member means by liaison.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYHave we any communication at all with them with a view to joining up with our Indian service?
§ Sir P. SASSOONWe are continually in communication on the subject.