§ 62. Mr. Flemingasked the Under-Secretary of State for Air the number and percentage of British-made aircraft employed on the regular European services of British Airways, Limited?
§ Lieut.-Colonel MuirheadNo British—made aircraft are employed by British Airways, "Limited, on their regular European services. The circumstances in which aircraft of foreign construction are employed on the company's subsidised services have already been explained to the House.
§ 63. Mr. Roland Robinsonasked the -Under-Secretary of State for Air when the 1576 joint operating company for European air services recommended by the Cadman Report will be formed by British Airways, Limited, and Imperial Airways, Limited?
§ Lieut.-Colonel MuirheadI am not yet in a position to give the date when the joint operating company recommended by the Cadman Committee will be formed.
§ Mr. RobinsonAre active steps being taken in the matter, or is it merely awaiting the appointment of a new chairman of Imperial Airways?
§ Lieut.-Colonel MuirheadThe construction of the joint company is certainly dependent for its success on the reorganisation of the two companies involved.
§ Mr. RobinsonIn that case, will my hon. and gallant Friend press for the speedy appointment of a new chairman?
§ Lieut.-Colonel MuirheadAs I said yesterday, both the company and the Government are extremely anxious that the chairman should be appointed as soon as possible.