HC Deb 31 July 1957 vol 574 cc193-4W
66. Mr. Rankin

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation what reasons have led to the failure of his negotiations to establish an air-link between this country and Russia.

Mr. Watkinson

No recent negotiations have taken place on the establishment of air services to the Soviet Union. An invitation to visit this country for this purpose was extended to the Soviet authorities last summer, but the visit has not yet taken place.