§ Mr. A. Edwardsasked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department if he is aware that American aeroplanes are hired to the Egyptian Government or Egyptian companies; and if similar arrangements have been made for manufacturers of British aeroplanes.
§ Commander BrabnerI have been asked to reply. I am not aware of the transaction mentioned in the Question. Certain British aircraft have been sold to an Egyptian company to enable them to undertake essential war services. I have no information that any hiring arrangement is contemplated.