§ 22. Captain P. MACDONALDasked the Postmaster-General whether he is yet in a position to state to what extent the Colonial and Dominion Governments concerned have agreed to support, financially and otherwise, the scheme for sending all first-class Empire air-mail on the African and Australian routes by air; and whether he can make any statement arising out of the return of the delegation which recently visited the Far Eastern Colonies and Australia in this connection?
§ Sir K. WOODAs regards the first part of the question, I regret that I am not at present in a position to make a comprehensive statement. The recent delegation discussed details of the Empire air-mail scheme with the Governments of the Commonwealth of Australia, New Zealand and India. The discussions were extremely valuable and considerable progress was made.
§ Captain MACDONALDIs any report to be issued?
§ Sir K. WOODThey were private discussions.
§ Captain MACDONALDWhen will my right hon. Friend be able to make a statement?
§ Sir K. WOODNot for some time.