HC Deb 23 April 1953 vol 514 c80W
Mr. Beswick

asked the Minister of Civil Aviation if he is now in a position to say when this country will ratify the Rome Convention on Damage caused by Foreign Aircraft to Third Parties on the Surface.

Mr. R. Harris

asked the Minister of Civil Aviation whether he is now able to make a statement concerning the signature of the Convention on Damage caused by Foreign Aircraft to Third Parties on the Surface.

Mr. Profumo

The Convention was signed on behalf of Her Majesty's Government on 22nd April, but its provisions will not come into force in this country until it has been ratified. I am unable at present to make any statement concerning ratification since legislation will be necessary before ratification can be effected.