§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will now make a further statement about the accident involving the Dan Air Boeing 727 aircraft at Tenerife on 25 April.
§ Mr. TebbitA team of investigators from the accidents investigation branch of my Department is in Madrid this week discussing the progress of the investigation with the Spanish authorities. The timing of the production of a report by the Spanish commission of investigation will, to a large extent, depend on the degree of agreement reached during the current meeting.
I am well aware of the degree of concern regarding the outcome of the investigation into this accident. However it is imperative that the accident is properly investigated and that the ensuing report is fair and accurate. It would be inappropriate for me to comment further until the Spanish authorities have published their report.