§ 20. Squadron-Leader Hulbertasked the Secretary of State for Air whether he can state, without disclosing information useful to the enemy, the number of new aircraft, and the type, acquired by British overseas airways during the last 12 months?
§ Captain BalfourDuring the past 12 months some 50 aircraft have been acquired or allotted for operation by the British Overseas Airways Corporation for purposes connected with the war. It would not be in the public interest to give further information.