HC Deb 06 December 1937 vol 330 c48W
Mr. Perkins

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air whether any alteration has taken place within the last three months in the insurance benefits for disability or life affecting pilots employed by Imperial Airways, Limited; and, if so, when this alteration was made?

Lieut.-Colonel Muirhead

I have no information on the matter referred to by my hon. Friend.

Mr. Perkins

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air whether he can give an assurance that arrangements will be made with Imperial Airways, Limited, whereby pilots will be granted facilities to attend and to give evidence before the Cadman Inquiry?

Lieut.-Colonel Muirhead

Yes, Sir, if the Committee so desires.

Mr. Perkins

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air whether any alteration in the rates and methods of pay of pilots is being contemplated by Imperial Airways, Limited?

Lieut.-Colonel Muirhead

I do not think that it would be appropriate for me to address an inquiry which would necessarily be of a hypothetical character to the Company on a matter which is primarily one for settlement between them and the personnel concerned.