HC Deb 23 November 1955 vol 546 cc1449-50
14. Mr. Pearson

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation if he is now in a position to answer the request of 29th September, 1955, for a meeting with himself, the British Overseas Airways Corporation and the British European Airways Corporation, and the trade union side of the National Joint Council for Civil Air Transport, regarding the future of the British Overseas Airways Corporation's Engine Overhaul Establishment, Treforest, Glamorgan.

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

I have written to the secretary of the trade union side of the National Joint Council for Civil Air Transport explaining that this is a matter of management which should be discussed within the industry.

Mr. Pearson

Is the Minister aware that there is a widely held opinion that he is not entirely without influence in the situation concerning the future of the Treforest British Overseas Airways base?

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

The question of where the Airways Corporation overhauls its engines is essentially a matter of management for the Corporation, but the hon. Member will be glad to know that I understand that the B.E.A.C. is inviting the trade union side for a further discussion in the near future.