HC Deb 27 February 1946 vol 419 c1907
33. Mr. William Williams

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air when he proposes to reply to letters sent by the hon. Member for Heston and Isleworth, on 26th October, 10th December, 1945, and 3rd January, 1946, respectively, regarding the attitude alleged to have been taken by the air officer commanding-in- chief, Middle East, towards a demon stration at Aden.

Mr. Strachey

I am sorry to have taken such a long time in dealing with this correspondence. On the other hand this delay gave me the opportunity to talk with the Commander-in-Chief Middle East about this matter on his recent visit to this country, and satisfy myself, as I said in my letter of reply, that what he said had been entirely misunderstood by my hon. Friend's correspondent.

Mr. Williams

Is the Minister aware that the reply which I received yesterday came as a pleasant surprise to me?