HC Deb 15 June 1937 vol 325 cc199-200
59. Mr. Craven-Ellis

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air whether any change has taken place in the working arrangement between Pan-American Airways and Imperial Airways in connection with the proposed North Atlantic air route since his announcement that a joint scheme by these companies had been arrived at?

The Under-Secretary of State for Air (Lieut.-Colonel Muirhead)

No, Sir.

Mr. Craven-Ellis

Has the attention of the hon. and gallant Gentleman been drawn to the announcement by the Department at Washington that there is an alternative air route being formed in opposition to the Imperial Airways North Atlantic air route; and is he aware of it?

Lieut.-Colonel Muirhead

That is another matter. The question of the hon. Member refers to the working arrangement between Pan-American Airways and Imperial Airways, in which no alteration has been made.

Mr. Craven-Ellis

If no alteration has been made, what is to be the position of Imperial Airways if America forms an alternative route?

Lieut.-Colonel Muirhead

That is another matter.