HC Deb 13 February 1929 vol 225 cc407-8
50. Viscount SANDON

asked the Secretary of State for Air what steps are being taken to avoid the imminent monopoly of air transport and development throughout Africa by France and Belgium; and whether any British exploitation is to be anticipated immediately?

Sir S. HOARE

I am aware that proposals are on foot for the establishment of new French and Belgian air services in West Africa, but I do not think there is any likelihood of their adoption resulting in the monopoly which my Noble Friend fears. Imperial Airways should be operating a service between London and Alexandria by about the 1st April, and I hope that this air service may be supplemented before long by another between Egypt and the Cape, proposals for which I am already considering.