HC Deb 30 July 1959 vol 610 c164W
Wing Commander Bullus

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation what support he is giving to further the progress of the gliding movement.

Mr. Watkinson

My Ministry pays a grant to gliding clubs in relief of part of the duty on petrol which they purchase for use in the launching and retrieving of gliders. The Ministry supports requests to other Departments to obtain sites for gliding operations. Relaxations have been made for gliders from many airworthiness and registration requirements to which aircraft in general are subject. Also adjustments in controlled airspace have been made to facilitate flights by gliders.

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