§ 67. Mr. Beswickasked the Secretary of State for Air on whose authority the decision was made for the Royal Air Force Vulcan bombers to use London Airport as the return base on 1st October ; by whom the reception arrangements were made ; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BirchAs I explained last week in a Written Answer to Questions about the accident to this aircraft, it would not be appropriate for me to make a statement until my right hon. Friend the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation has completed his investigation. I can say however that as is customary on such occasions the arrangements for the use of London Airport and for the reception were made by my Department in consultation with the airport authorities.
§ 68. Mr. Beswickasked the Secretary of State for Air what consultation took place between his Department and the Hawker Siddeley Group before the latter issued their statement on 1st October as to the cause of the accident to the Vulcan bomber.