HC Deb 13 January 1971 vol 809 cc82-3W
Mr. Leslie Huckfield

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what have been the numbers of appeals to him against decisions of the Air Transport Licensing Board in each of the years 1960 to 1970; and how many have been successful.

Mr. Anthony Grant

I will write to the hon. Member with the figures.

Mr. Leslie Huckfield

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he will introduce legislation to amend the duty of the Air Transport Licensing Board so that it will protect the interests of the travelling public rather than further the development of British civil aviation; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Anthony Grant

No. As the hon. Member is aware, the Government intend to establish a Civil Aviation Authority.