§ Mr. Martenasked the Minister of Aviation if he will direct that any losses arising out of a British Overseas Airways Corporation trooping contract are shown separately in the British Overseas Airways Corporation annual accounts.
§ Mr. Roy JenkinsNo, I do not accept the implication that there will be losses, but in any event I would not consider it appropriate to give such a direction.
§ Mr. Martenasked the Minister of Aviation who will judge whether any tender for trooping by the British Overseas Airways Corporation is on commercial terms or not.
§ Mr. Roy JenkinsI have been assured by the Chairman of B.O.A.C. that any such tenders will be submitted on a commercial basis. If, however, doubts should arise in this regard, I am satisfied that the Government Departments concerned will be well able to form a judgment.