§ 71. Mr. John Dugdaleasked the Secretary of State for Air whether any British aeroplanes are now taking supplies to China.
§ Commander BrabnerYes, Sir, though in small quantities. The main supply programme to China is undertaken by United States aircraft.
§ Mr. DugdaleCan the hon. and gallant Gentleman give us rather more detailed information? Do "small quantities" mean six, seven, eight or ten aeroplanes going in regularly, each week or month, and, if so, how much are they taking?
§ Commander BrabnerI do not think it right or proper to give details about these transport aircraft, but I can say that it was agreed that the Americans should bear the main burden of this programme as most of our aircraft are operating in Burma.
§ Mr. DugdaleAre we not sending in supplies by our own aircraft?
§ Commander BrabnerSupplies are being sent to China, but the great burden of the transport is being borne by American aircraft.
§ Mr. Edgar GranvilleDo British machines come back empty to India from China and, if so, would the hon. and gallant Member suggest to the War Office that they might be used to transport returning soldiers?