HC Deb 14 November 1956 vol 560 c940
22. Mr. Watkins

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation what consultations he has had with the Welsh Advisory Council for Civil Aviation on the recent Anglo-Eireann Agreement.

Mr. Watkinson

My predecessor discussed the revision of the Agreement with a deputation from the Council last year and its views were taken into account during the negotiations with the Irish Republican authorities.

Mr. Watkins

What recent consultations has the right hon. Gentleman had with the Council? My information is there has not been any consultation at all. I should know, for I am a member of it.

Mr. Watkinson

What I said was—and I have no doubt that the hon. Member knows it to be true—that consultations took place with my predecessor. A memorandum was submitted, and I am advised that the agreement which has been come to covers most of the points raised in the memorandum.