§ 25. Mr. SIMMONDSasked the Postmaster-General what agreements he has concluded, or is under obligation to conclude, with aircraft operating companies whereby he has granted a monopoly of the carriage of mails by air; and whether he will state the names of any such companies, the routes for which the monopoly has been granted, and the date on which the monopoly will terminate?
§ Major TRYONI have concluded no argreements with air companies under which a monopoly of the carriage of mails by air is granted, but, in the case of the Empire services, it naturally follows that mails are entrusted to the only British company operating on the routes.
Mr. SIMMONSDoes that mean to say that my right hon. and gallant Friend could, on the Empire routes, give another company also mails to carry?
§ Major TRYONThe policy of the Empire service, which is a somewhat difficult matter, is contained in an answer, given on 14th November last, to which I would refer the hon. Member.