§ 5. Mr. Follickasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Civil Aviation if he will make a further statement with regard to the different rates charged for air passage between Mexico City and London by various companies.
§ Mr. LindgrenBritish South American Airways Corporation does not operate through to Mexico City. Owing to the low rates charged for the long internal haul in the U.S.A., the return fares of 361 airlines operating between Mexico City and London via New York are £40 cheaper than the Corporation's return fare between Mexico City and London via Havana, the sector Mexico City—Havana being operated by Pan American Airways and other local operators.
§ Mr. FollickIn view of my statement on Thursday last that there was a great difference in the fares charged from Mexico City to London, which I myself paid—and I paid £35 extra—would the Parliamentary Secretary now withdraw the charge he made that I was making a false declaration?
§ Mr. LindgrenInasmuch as I must admit that I was a little harsh on my hon. Friend, I do withdraw; but his statements really were a little inaccurate, in that B.S.A.A. do not operate from Mexico City. However, I was wrong, and I withdraw it.
§ Mr. FollickThank you.