§ 46. Mr. SIMMONDSasked the Under-Secretary of State for Air whether he has received any inquiries or applications other than from Imperial Airways, Limited, and associated companies for permission or for assistance to operate a trans-Atlantic air service; and what reply he has given?
§ Sir P. SASSOONSome preliminary inquiries have been received in regard to a suggested North Atlantic service. Facilities for visiting Croydon, which the company making the inquiries in question requested in connection with the preparation of estimates of cost, were arranged last September. No detailed proposals have been furnished.
§ Mr. SIMMONDSMay we understand that the proposals of this company and of any other company other than Imperial Airways will be given the most sympathetic consideration by my right hon. Friend?
§ Sir P. SASSOONYes.