Clarification on airmail decision
Cooney demanded an assurance that Leyden would not mislead the House. Leyden apologised for saying a decision had been made, clarified that only a proposal existed and was under review, and Cooney accepted the correction.
I ask the Minister for a categoric assurance that he will not attempt to mislead the House in the future as he attempted to do a few moments ago.
Comment on this
There was no effort on my part to mislead the House. The proposal was made to discontinue this service. I am reviewing that proposal in the light of the meeting which has taken place. I certainly apologise for any reference to a decision having been made. It is not to be taken as fact that a decision was taken. It has not been taken.