§ 4. Mr. Lennox-Boydasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Civil Aviation whether British European Airways are observing the award given by the Industrial Court on conditions of service for airline pilots; and whether, when appointing associate companies to run certain internal airlines on their behalf, it has been made a condition that these associated companies shall observe the award of the Industrial Court.
§ The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Civil Aviation (Mr. Lindgren)The answer to the first part of the question is, "Yes, Sir"; and to the second part, "No, Sir." The terms and conditions of employment of persons employed by all companies operating under associate arrangements with the Corporation are governed by Section 41 of the Civil Aviation Act, 1946.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydAre we to take it that the Government do not regard conditions under which pilots work in the Corporation as being so much better than those in private firms and ought not the Ministry to insist on as good conditions?
§ Mr. LindgrenThese conditions are insisted on as part of the statute. The statute also lays down the machinery by which those responsible on the trade union side of the industry ensure that the conditions are being observed.