§ 13. Mr. DAYasked the Secretary of State for India the amount of financial assistance given by the Government in India for the purpose of developing civil aviation in India for the 12 months ended to the last convenient date; and has he any particulars of the amount contributed towards the maintenance of light aeroplane clubs during the same period?
§ Mr. BENNThe total estimated expenditure of the Government of India on civil aviation and connected items during the financial year 1930–31 amounted to Rs.47,40,950 (approximately £355,570). This included a sum of Rs.2,59,700 (approximately £19,477) in respect of financial assistance to six light aeroplane clubs and to the Aero Club of India and Burma, Limited.
§ Mr. DAYCan my right hon. Friend give any further information in regard to the Karachi-Delhi aeroplane service?