HC Deb 07 April 1954 vol 526 cc49-50W
95. Mr. Hastings

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation if he will now institute an inquiry as to the relative safety and comfort to passengers of back ward-facing seats in aircraft.

Mr. Profumo

No. The question of backward-facing seats is one to which a great deal of consideration has been given in the past, and it continues to be studied as new evidence comes in. My right hon. Friend does not think that a further inquiry would add to our knowledge of the subject, or reveal any reason why he should alter his policy in this matter.