HC Deb 20 July 1939 vol 350 cc746-7W
Mr. Perkins

asked the Secretary of State for Air whether he is aware that the licensing authority set up under the Air Navigation Act, as from 19th July, 1938, is compelled to issue a report to this House each year; and whether he will postpone further consideration of the British Overseas Airways Bill until this report has been presented?

Sir K. Wood

The answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative; as to the second, I regret I can see no reason for adopting the course suggested by my hon. Friend.