§ 94. Mr. Douglas Marshallasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Civil Aviation if he is satisfied with the arrangements that have been made for air port accommodation and officers for the operation of B.S.A.A. in South America.
Mr. Ivor Thomas:The responsibility for the provision of airport accommodation and of official airport staff rests with the Governments concerned, and I have no reason to doubt that they will endeavour to meet the requirements of the company. The responsibility for providing company officials rests with the company.
§ 95. Mr. Douglas Marshallasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of 71W Civil Aviation if he is aware that an aircraft of the B.S.A.A. was grounded for a considerable time in the Argentine when able to fly; what was the reason for this; and how were the mails carried to the United Kingdom.
Mr. Ivor Thomas:The British South American Airways aircraft "Starlight" was grounded at Buenos Aires recently owing to engine trouble. The mails on board were forwarded by the next aircraft and were delayed for three days only.
§ 96. Mr. Douglas Marshallasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Civil Aviation the number of landing stages used by the B.S.A.A., together with the number of ground staff employed at each port of call; and what steps have been taken to ensure that the station managers are experienced and well trained in their duties.
Mr. Ivor Thomas:If the terminals in the United Kingdom and Argentina are included, calls are made at seven places on the British South American Airways service. The number of ground staff employed at each place and their qualifications are matters for the Company. I am, however, satisfied that adequate staff will be employed and that thoroughly experienced and well trained men are being selected as station managers.