§ 21 and 24. Sir Oliver Simmondsasked the Secretary of State for Air (1) whether the Government are actively interested to receive proposals from potential operators of post-war air transport services;
(2) what are the principal conditions which must be fulfilled by any company offering to operate post-war air transport services.
§ Sir A. SinclairMy right hon. Friend the Lord Privy Seal in his speech on 11th May in another place outlined the nature and scope of proposals which the Government would be willing to study. I have nothing to add to that statement.
§ Sir O. SimmondsWould my right hon. Friend assure the House that if these proposals are put before him they will be reviewed freely and openly, unfettered by the conditions of the British Overseas Airways Corporation?
§ Sir A. SinclairNo, Sir. I would refer my hon. Friend to the careful statement made by the Lord Privy Seal in another place, when he will see that it would not be in accordance with that statement.
§ Sir O. SimmondsIs the Minister not aware that that statement was very ambiguous? Would he explain it at some convenient time?