§ Mr. McCrindleTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will raise with the chairman of the British Airports Authority the refusal of a request from a franchise operator at one of the British Airways Authority's retail outlets to sell smoke hoods; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyNo. This a matter between BAA plc and the franchise operator. BAA plc did not consult us before taking its decision.