§ 29. Mr. BOYCEasked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies whether, in view of the fact that a month would be saved thereby, it is the intention of the Government to transport Government officials proceeding to duty or on leave to and from East Africa by air?
§ Dr. SHIELSThe question how far the African air service cam be regularly used for the passages of officials to and from this country is now being taken up with the East African Governments.
§ Mr. BOYCEWill the hon. Gentleman bear in mind that, in the case of a senior officer, on the return journey there would be a saving of time equivalent to a saving of more than £100 to the Government?
§ Dr. SHIELSYes.
§ Captain Sir WILLIAM BRASSWill the hon. Gentleman consider the question of giving these officials the opportunity of using the air service if they so desire?
§ Dr. SHIELSYes, we are considering that at the present time.