§ 59. Mr. SIMMONDSasked the Under-Secretary of State for Air whether he can make any statement on the withdrawal of the certificates of airworthiness of the DH 86 type of aircraft by the Australian Government?
§ Sir P. SASSOONReports of the suspension, and later of the withdrawal of the suspension, of certificates of airworthiness in respect of this type have been received from Australia. I have, however, no fuller information than has appeared in the Press. It appears that there was no question of structural defects or failure.
§ Mr. SIMMONDSIn view of the difficulties that have arisen with this type of aircraft in Australia, and in view of the immense experience possessed by my right hon. Friend's accidents department, will he consider suggesting to the Australian Government the loan of an officer from that department to make investigations?
§ Sir P. SASSOONNo, Sir; any suggestion of that kind would, of course, have to come from the Australian Government.