Air Safety Regulations

HC Deb 18 November 1953 vol 520 c1704

21. Mr. Benn

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation what action he is taking to enforce and strengthen the air safety regulations following the Hermes air crash off Sicily in August, 1952.

Mr. Profumo

In addition to the improvements in the life saving equipment and modifications to the aircraft mentioned in reply to the Question by the hon. Gentleman on 22nd July last, amendments to the regulations will make further provision for practice of emergency drills and for emergency lighting systems in aircraft.

Mr. Benn

Would the hon. Gentleman explain why it is that the safety regulations on non-schedule airline flights are different from those required by schedule airlines?

Mr. Profumo

These regulations have now been brought into line.