§ 5. Mr. P. Williamsasked the Secretary of State for Air whether he is now able to secure the right to fly British troops over Iraq; and what alternative arrangements he is making.
§ Mr. WilliamsCan my right hon. Friend give an assurance that, if there is any danger about being able to fly over Iraq in future, he will keep in mind that close co-ordination with the French in Africa is of vital importance?
Mr. WardYes, Sir. Of course, there are various other routes which can be used—the northern route over Turkey and Iran, and the southern route over Africa and Aden. Although it is much more convenient, it is not really indispensable.