§ 28. Sir R. THOMASasked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department 1556 whether he is aware that there is a concerted effort in the new Turkey, both by the Government and by the people, to develop air communications to the fullest extent; whether any Turkish orders for aircraft have been placed in this country recently; and will he, through his Department, exert efforts to secure aircraft orders from that country?
§ Mr. HACKINGThe answer to the first and third parts of the bon. Member's question is in the affirmative. As regards the second part, I have no definite information, though I understand negotiations are proceeding.
§ Sir R. THOMASWill the hon. Gentleman endeavour to obtain the information?
§ Mr. HACKINGI have obtained much information, which has been transmitted to the various interests concerned, and I might also add that our manufacturers are very ably represented.
§ Sir R. THOMASIs it not the case that, whenever questions are put to the hon. Gentleman in connection with trade, he is never able to give us a definite answer?