§ Mr. Perkinsasked the Under-Secretary of State for Air whether he can give the number of passengers carried by Imperial Airways, Limited, between New York and Bermuda since the service was started; and whether he can give comparative figures for the American airline operating this route?
§ Lieut.-Colonel MuirheadThe number of paying passengers carried on this service between 16th June and the end of November by Imperial Airways was 405, and by Pan-American Airways 607.
§ Mr. Lyonsasked the Under-Secretary of State for Air what progress has been made with reference to the proposed establishment of an air base for Imperial Airways, Limited, in Kent; and whether any, and what, alternative sites are under consideration?
§ Lieut.-Colonel MuirheadPreliminary surveys of the airport site at Lullingstone have resulted in its being favourably412W reported on but a detailed scheme of development has not yet been submitted. As regards the possible use of the airport by Imperial Airways I have nothing to add to the information given to my hon. and learned Friend on 24th March last. I am not aware that any alternative site is under consideration.