15. Mr. Watkinsasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation what progress has been made in the discussions between the British European Airways Corporation and Aer Rianta about amending the Anglo-Eireann Agreement; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Boyd-CarpenterThe discussions between B.E.A.C. and Aer Rianta have now been taken to the point where it is possible to consider resumption of inter-Governmental discussions. I am hopeful that further action at Government level will be practicable soon.