§ Mr. RAPERasked the Secretary of State for Air what is the total quantity of aeroplanes and the number of each type which have been bought for delivery from this country on behalf of the Russian Soviet Government since the signing of the economic Agreement; and whether any guarantees have been asked for and/or given regarding the uses to which these machines will be put?
Captain GUESTThere is no obligation on firms to obtain permission before exporting to Russia aircraft unarmed and not fitted to take armament. But if the aircraft to which my hon. Friend refers are armed or fitted to take armament,886W an export licence will be required, and this would only be granted by the Board of Trade after reference to the Foreign Office. Particulars of any such export licences already granted could be obtained from the Board of Trade.