§ 93. Mr. C. Johnsonasked the Minister of Aviation who represented Her Majesty's Government at the recent European Civil Aviation Conference at Strasbourg; what matters were discussed; what conclusions were reached; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MartenThe United Kingdom delegation to the European Civil Aviation Conference was led by a deputy 325W secretary and an under-secretary of the Ministry of Aviation. They were supported by specialist staff from the Ministry, representatives of Her Majesty's Customs and Excise and of the Air Registration Board, and airline advisers.
The discussions covered a wide range of economic, technical and facilitation matters affecting the whole of civil aviation in Europe. The conference, which is a consultative, body, made a large number of recommendations affecting aspects of civil aviation. Among the topics considered were the Council of Europe's report and resolution on "Certain financial and economic aspects of air transport operations", non-scheduled operations and inclusive tours in Europe, all-freight services; measures aimed at facilitating the movement of passengers, baggage and cargo; and technical matters concerning certificates of airworthiness and the interpretation of the International Civil Aviation Organisation regulations applicable to non-scheduled public transport flights.