§ 97. Mr. Swinglerasked the Minister of Aviation why he gave instructions that a Czech airliner which landed at Prestwick on 30th March en route fol. Cuba should be searched for arms; and what conditions he has laid down for the granting of refuelling facilities in British territories to civil aircraft coming from Soviet bloc countries and proceeding to Cuba.
§ Mr. MartenIt has been our rule for some months to search for arms any Sovietbloc aircraft landing in this country en route to Cuba. We are entitled to do this under Article 16 of the Chicago Convention. No special conditions have been laid down about the granting of refuelling facilities.