HC Deb 11 July 1946 vol 425 cc565-6
39. Sir Wavell Wakefield

asked the Assistant Postmaster-General to what extent he is using private charter air firms to carry surplus mail either by chartering special aeroplanes or by utilising vacant space on special charter flights when space is not available on the regular scheduled services of B.O.A.C. and the two newly-formed national corporations.

Mr. Burke

There has been no occasion to charter aircraft for air mail conveyance or to make use of other special charter flights for the purpose.

Sir W. Wakefield

Will the Assistant Postmaster-General consider using these special charter flights in order to prevent delays occurring in the carriage of air mails?

Mr. Burke

As I say, there has been no occasion to use them. If there was occasion we should consider every means available.