HC Deb 15 February 1960 vol 617 c938
18. Mr. Strauss

asked the Minister of Aviation whether he will make a statement about discussions that have been taking place to enable internationally agreed air fares to be fixed on air routes other than within Europe, between Europe and South America and between North and South America, before 1st April.

Mr. Sandys

Following informal discussions among airlines, a further conference of the International Air Transport Association will be held in Paris next week.

Mr. Strauss

From his knowledge of the situation, does the right hon. Gentleman hold out any hope that agreement is likely before 1st April, or will there be a free-for-all after that date?

Mr. Sandys

All I know is that the International Association earlier decided not to hold any further conference unless the prospects of agreement were reasonably good.