HC Deb 23 June 1936 vol 313 c1591
52. Mr. MANDER

asked the Undersecretary of State for Air whether any discussion has taken place with Mr. Pirow, the South African Minister for Defence, on the question of a regular West Coast aerial service to South Africa?

The UNDERSECRETARY of STATE for AIR (Sir Philip Sassoon)

Yes, Sir. In discussing various air routes certain possibilities with regard to the West Coast came under consideration.

Mr. MANDER

Will the Air Ministry give as sympathetic support as they possibly can to a service down the West Coast of Africa?

Sir P. SASSOON

The whole thing is under discussion.

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