§ 20. Mr. E. Smithasked the Minister of Aircraft Production whether arrangements have been made, or are to be made, to enable the aircraft industry in the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics to benefit from the operational activity of the Royal 1331 Air Force and of the production experience of the British aircraft industry; and whether all possible steps will be taken to bring about the best results?
§ Lieut.-Colonel Moore-BrabazonYes, Sir. Detailed arrangements have not yet been made but every assistance will be rendered to the Soviet Union in accordance with the general policy of the Government, as outlined by my right hon. Friends the Prime Minister and the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.
§ Mr. SmithWhile that reply may sound very satisfactory, may I ask whether the Minister has considered the possibility of sending out an air mission, composed of competent representatives of people who have had experience in our industry and to benefit by the experiences of the industry in the other country?
§ Lieut.-Colonel Moore-BrabazonWe have not got as far as that yet. Of course, we have to be reciprocal. We should like to know what is going on there just as much as they would like to know what is going on here.
§ Mr. GranvilleWill my right hon. and gallant Friend see that his own great technical knowledge is conveyed through his Department to the Soviet Government?
§ Mr. WoodburnWill the Minister do his best to see that if Russia is in need of skilled workers, a certain number of such workers will be released to go to Russia?