HC Deb 10 May 1934 vol 289 c1256
64. Mr. WHITESIDE

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air whether the Air Ministry will consider sending a detachment of the Royal Air Force to Canada in order to participate in the centenary celebrations to be held at Toronto in July?

The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for AIR (Sir Philip Sassoon)

I am glad to state that in response to an invitation from His Majesty's Government in Canada, my Noble Friend has been able to arrange that a flight of four "Fury" aircraft will take part in the celebrations.

Mr. WHITESIDE

I am sure that the decision will arouse the utmost enthusiasm in Canada. Will the Under-Secretary also consider a visit to Melbourne?

Sir P. SASSOON

If the Australian Government ask for it, we shall be glad to consider it.

Mr. CHORLTON

Can the hon. Gentleman say if the machines to be sent are superior to any of those in the United States?

Sir P. SASSOON

That is a matter of opinion.