HC Deb 06 March 1939 vol 344 c1723
4. Mr. Day

asked the Prime Minister what further progress has been made between the Locarno Powers for an air pact, providing for the limitation of European air armaments and mutual assistance against an aggressor?

The Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (Mr. Butler)

I have nothing to report as to any proposals for a Western Air Pact.

Mr. Day

Have any arrangements been made for further discussion of this subject?

Mr. Butler

As far as we are concerned, the whole question of the limitation of aerial warfare is being examined by the Departments concerned, as the Prime Minister informed the House, in answer to a question put by the hon. Member for West Leyton (Mr. Sorensen), on 13th February.

Mr. A. Henderson

Is this survey likely to be completed in the near future?

Mr. Butler

I cannot give any definite date for its completion.

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