§ Mrs. DunwoodyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what plans he has to introduce a scheme similar to that operated by the Federal Aviation Administration to publicise the dangers of unexpected turbulence when flying. [31254]
§ Ms Glenda Jackson[holding answer 25 February 1998]: None. The US Federal Aviation Administration have been running a campaign to raise passenger awareness of the dangers of turbulence for just over a year. It is not yet clear what effect that campaign has had.
The safety briefings on UK registered aircraft already advise passengers to wear their seat belts at all times and consequently there are very few injuries to passengers resulting from the effects of turbulence.