U.S. Bombers (Visit)

HC Deb 22 September 1948 vol 456 cc110-1W

Mr. Piratin

asked the Secretary of State for Air how long the visit of goodwill and training of the U.S. bombers in this country is to last.

Mr. A. Henderson

It has not been decided how long the visit is to last.

Mr. Piratin

asked the Secretary of State for Air what are the arrangements made by the U.S. authorities for paying for the expenditure caused to this country in the visit of the U.S. bombers to this country.

Mr. A. Henderson

While the manner in which charges will be made for the supplies and services furnished by the R.A.F. for the U.S. bombers in this country has been provisionally agreed with the U.S.A.F., the detailed arrangements have yet to be concluded. In general payment will be in cash but some stores issued to the U.S.A.F. may be replaced in kind. All arrangements will be on the principle that the U.S.A.F. will meet any additional expense caused to this country by their presence.