§ 44. Sir C. Osborneasked the Minister of Aviation if he is aware that Air France, a French State-run Corporation, is requiring other European airlines, as a condition of the creation of Air Union, to purchase only French aircraft and engines in future; and whether he will make representations to the French Government to protect the legitimate trading interests of the British aircraft industry.
§ Mr. MartenAs negotiations for the creation of Air Union are, I understand, still in progress I cannot say what conditions, if any, will be imposed on the subject of a common equipment policy. I8W am however aware of the point which my hon. Friend makes and the matter is being watched.