HC Deb 13 December 1939 vol 355 c1178
21. Mr. G. Strauss

asked the Secretary of State for Air why the, aeroplanes sent by British firms to Finland are not required by this country for the purposes of the present war?

Sir K. Wood

After consideration of all the facts the Government decided to grant export licences to a British firm to enable them to send these aircraft to Finland.

Mr. Strauss

Does not the right hon. Gentleman agree that it is wrong to divert these supplies from the purposes of the present war?

Sir K. Wood

No, Sir; I am afraid that I do not agree with that statement.

Mr. Strauss

Does the right hon. Gentleman not agree that there is danger in this type of action of getting this country involved in another war at the same time?