HC Deb 11 May 1966 vol 728 c391
22. Mr. Dalyell

asked the Minister of Aviation whether he will give a general direction to British European Airways not to issue take-away bottles of free alcoholic drinks, and to reduce fares accordingly.

Mr. Snow

No, Sir, this would not be appropriate. Provided there is compliance with the relevant tariff requirements, it is for B.E.A. to decide what hospitality to offer to their first-class passengers.

Mr. Dalyell

Yes, but does not the Minister regard it as rather absurd that along with the sausage and egg on the Edinburgh and Glasgow routes there should also be the issue of free toddy?

Mr. Snow

There is some doubt as to whether B.E.A. are acting strictly in accordance with regulations, and this is being examined.

Mr. Speaker

Sir John Langford-Holt—next Question.

Mr. Rankin

Is my hon. Friend aware—

Mr. Speaker

Order. The hon. Member for Govan (Mr. Rankin) has no prescriptive right to be called.