§ 18. Air-Commodore Harveyasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Civil Aviation which countries have agreed to operate weather ships in the North Atlantic and to what extent they have fulfilled their obligations.
§ Mr. LindgrenAs the reply contains a number of figures, I will, with permission, circulate a list in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ Air-Commodore HarveyWould the Parliamentary Secretary say, in the meantime, whether we are doing more than the other countries, or whether everybody is doing as much as ourselves?
§ Mr. LindgrenThat is difficult to answer. There are 13 stations to be operated, seven of which are already opened. We have completed our part. The Americans have to do more, but they undertook greater obligations than we did.
§ Mr. Wilson HarrisAre these weather ships controlled by any international organisation; and, if so, has it any relationship with the United Nations organisation?
§ Mr. LindgrenNo, Sir. It is organised through the International Civil Aviation Organisation, which is not a part of the United Nations but is in association with it.
§ Following is the list:
| Country. | No. of Stations to be operated‡ | No. of Stations in operation‡ |
| United States | 7 | 2 |
| United States and Canada jointly | 1 | 1* |
| United Kingdom | 2 | 2 |
| Belgium and Netherlands jointly | 1 | 1 |
| France | 1 | 1 |
| United Kingdom, Norway and Sweden jointly | 1 | —† |
| * On half time service | ||
| † Due to come into service in March-April, 1948. | ||
| ‡ Each station requires two ships to maintain a continuous service. |