§ Mr. Wallaceasked the Secretary of State for transport what representations he has received regarding further 699W civilian operation of Chinook helicopters, following the accident at Sumburgh, Shetland on 6 November 1986; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Michael SpicerI have received a number of representations following the tragic accident to the British International Helicopters' Chinook near Sumburgh on 6 November 1986. As all aspects of civil aviation safety are the statutory responsibility of the Civil Aviation Authority, I have passed the representations to the authority for consideration.