HC Deb 08 February 1933 vol 274 cc181-2
7. Mr. HALL-CAINE (for Captain P. MACDONALD)

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air if he can now give any indication as to when the British air mail route to Australia via India and Malaya is to be inaugurated?

Sir P. SASSOON

At this stage I can only say that this route will be inaugurated at the earliest possible date and that, in the absence of unforeseen delays, I should hope that the regular service will be in operation by the late summer or early autumn.

Captain ELLISTON

Can the hon. Member give any report of the progress of the officers who are making an experimental flight to Capetown?