HC Deb 17 March 1948 vol 448 c2093
62. Mr. Beswick

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, what form of inquiry has he ordered in respect of the accident to the Sabena aircraft at Heathrow.

Mr. Lindgren

A preliminary investigation into the cause of this accident is being made by the Chief Inspector of Accidents. Meanwhile, my noble Friend is not in a position to decide whether a court investigation will be necessary.

Mr. Beswick

In view of the difficulties that have been caused by the publication of recent reports, would my hon. Friend say whether the inquiry into this particular accident will be along the lines suggested by the Air Accidents Investigation Committee?

Mr. Lindgren

No, Sir. It will be in accordance with the present procedure.

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