§ Mr. Perkinsasked the Under-Secretary of State for Air whether he is aware that a British Airways machine crashed in a fog recently on Croydon airport; whether this machine was directed by the control to Heston airport; and whether the Lorenz system at Heston airport was working and available for the pilot?
§ Lieut.-Colonel MuirheadYes, Sir. I am aware of the accident referred to. I am informed that the landing at Croydon was in accordance with instructions given by a representative of the operating company. As regards the last part of the question the Lorenz beacon is not at present operating at Heston but steps are being taken to extend the aerodrome with a view to facilitating its use.