§ Viscount LYMINGTONasked the the Under-Secretary of State for Air what is the approximate cost to the State on account of subsidy for each ton-mile operated by Imperial Airways, Limited, for the financial year 1930–31 in respect of the England-Egypt air service; and what are the terminals of the route covered by this subsidy?
§ Sir P. SASSOONThe cost of subsidy per ton-mile for the year in question in respect of the England-Egypt air service was 15s. 3d. The terminals of this route are London (Croydon) and Alexandria.
§ Viscount LYMINGTONasked the Under-Secretary of State for Air what subsidy was actually earned by Imperial Airways, Limited; what sums were actually paid to Imperial Airways, Limited, in respect of subsidies for the England-Egypt service for the financial years 1928–29, 1929–30, and 1930–31; and what unearned balance was held by the company at the end of these financial years?
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§ Sir P. SASSOONThe information requested is given in the following table:
Imperial Airways, Limited. England—Egypt Air Service. — 1928–29. 1929–30. 1930–31. £ £ £ Subsidy earned Nil 88,750 95,565 Subsidy paid Nil 80,000 98,750 Unearned balance held. Nil Nil Nil