§ 40. Mr. THURTLEasked the Secretary of State for Air if all difficulties of a diplomatic character in connection with the proposed regular aerial service to India have now been overcome; and if he anticipates that this service will commence on the date specified in the recent White Paper?
§ Sir S. HOAREI have every reason to hope that the difficulties referred to have now been overcome, and that the service will start on the date specified in the White Paper.
§ Mr. WEDGWOOD BENNHas the attention of the right hon. Gentleman been called to the hindrance put in the way of two flyers who made a forced landing at Bandar-Abbas?
§ Sir S. HOAREYes, Sir.
§ Mr. BENNWill the arrangements provide for private flyers having the right to fly over Persian territory as well as Imperial services?
§ Sir S. HOARENo, Sir. The whole agreement is concerned with the flights of the Imperial Airways Company.