HC Deb 27 September 1939 vol 351 cc1314-5
9. Mr. Simmonds

asked the Secretary of State for Air the relations between Imperial Airways, Limited, and National Air Communications?

Captain Balfour

Under an agreement dated 9th June, 1937, the property of the company is required in any emergency to be placed at the disposal of my right hon. Friend. The organisation is being utilised as part of the National Air Communications organisation, under the general direction of the Director-General of Civil Aviation.

Mr. Simmonds

Is any movement being made at the present time towards a merger between Imperial Airways and National Air Communications?

Captain Balfour

That is a question that the hon. Gentleman should put down.

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