HC Deb 20 June 1934 vol 291 c367
17. Mr. SIMMONDS

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air if he is satisfied with the results of his policy of regarding the inauguration of night air-mail services as primarily the responsibility of aircraft operating companies?

Sir P. SASSOON

My Noble Friend will, of course, welcome the time when there is a genuine commercial demand for night air-mail services. Pending the emergence of such a demand, he does not consider the expenditure of public money on the artificial support of night air-mail services would be justified.

Mr. SIMMONDS

Can my right hon. Friend explain why, when these services are necessary to other countries, they are not considered to be necessary to us?

Sir P. SASSOON

Because conditions vary from country to country.

Mr. SIMMONDS

I beg to give notice that I shall seek leave to raise this matter on the Adjournment at an early date.

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