HC Deb 03 February 1943 vol 386 c894
46. Major Lloyd

asked the Prime Minister whether he will consider approaching the United States Government immediately with a view to obtaining agreement as to the post-war conduct of world air transport, such agreement to include a pooling of transport aircraft supplies?

Mr. Attlee

This is doubtless one of the many subjects which will call for consideration with the United States Government and other Governments, including those of the Dominions and India. I am not at present in a position to say when such discussion will begin.

Major Lloyd

Is the Minister aware that there is growing concern in the country in regard to the importance of this matter and that the concern is now being increasingly shared by our airmen, who desire to have some prospect of carrying on their skill after the war?

Mr. Stokes

Can the Minister assure the House that no secret arrangement has been come to between this country and the United States in regard to civil aviation?

Mr. Attlee

No such arrangement has been come to.