§ 55. Mr. Lyonsasked the Under-Secretary of State for Air whether, in view of the cessation of certain air lines at established airports, he can indicate whether any steps are proposed to promote internal services and to encourage commercial air traffic in this country?
§ The Under-Secretary of State for Air (Sir Philip Sassoon)As my hon. and learned Friend is aware, the task of considering and reporting upon steps which might be adopted for assisting in the promotion of civil aviation in this country was entrusted to the Maybury Committee. As recently announced to the House, the recommendations made by the Committee with that object in view have been accepted in principle by His Majesty's Government, and so far as the Air Ministry is concerned the approved measures will be given effect to as speedily as possible.
§ Sir P. SassoonThe recommendations of the Maybury Committee have been accepted in principle.