HC Deb 31 January 1951 vol 483 cc886-7
36. Mr. William Teeling

asked the Secretary of State for Air what liaison exists between France, Great Britain and the United States of America concerning radar and general air force matters.

Mr. A. Henderson

The daily contacts between Royal Air Force, United States Air Force and French Air Force staffs in the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation and Western Union defence organisations provide ample means of liaison on Air Force matters. In addition, there are the British Joint Services Mission in Washington and the Air Attaches at the appropriate embassies. French and Royal Air Force officers are among the staff of the Commander-in-Chief, Air Forces Western Europe.

Mr. Teeling

Is the right hon. and learned Gentleman completely satisfied that all is well with this organisation and that decisions are made? Are not things going far too slowly?

Mr. Henderson

No, Sir. I think things are going extremely well in this organisation.