HC Deb 07 February 1940 vol 357 c187
5. Major-General Sir Alfred Knox

asked the Prime Minister whether he will consider the possibility of sending bombers and fighters with crews to aid Finland in her fight for civilisation?

Mr. Butler

As has already been stated, measures have been taken to assist the Finnish Government with war material, including aircraft, from this country. I understand that crews are available in Finland who are competent to fly any machines obtained by the Finnish Government.

Sir A. Knox

Is every possible step being taken to send this material quickly, because it is very urgently needed and the Finns are fighting for the whole of civilisation?

Mr. Butler

Yes, Sir. As the Prime Minister stated yesterday in the House, the urgency of this matter is very much realised by His Majesty's Government.

Mr. J. J. Davidson

Are the Government finding any difficulty in obtaining information of the Finnish situation, as they did with the Spanish situation?

Mr. Butler

The Government are always well informed of every situation.