HC Deb 10 March 1931 vol 249 cc981-2
39. Mr. HURD

asked the Postmaster-General what arrangements are being made in conjunction with the Canadian authorities for the partial use of air transit for Transatlantic mails to and from St. Lawrence ports and inland centres of Canada?

Mr. VIANT

It has been arranged with the Canadian authorities that, as soon as the connecting air service is available, letters prepaid for air transmission will be carried by sea to the Strait of Belle Isle and thence by air to Montreal and beyond. An announcement regarding the date of opening of the service and the air fees payable will be made in due course.

Mr. HURD

Can the hon. Member give an indication how far inland this air transport is likely to go in Canada?

Mr. VIANT

That must be made the subject of another question.