§ 56. Mr. Beswickasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation what communications he has had with the 139W employers of Captain Thain about the latter's air transport pilot's licence.
§ Mr. WatkinsonBecause the matter was one of direct concern to B.E.A. the Corporation was told informally of the action I had in mind about the renewal of Captain Thains' licence and in confirmation a copy of my letter of 12th March, 1959, was sent to it.
§ 60. Mr. Brockwayasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation what conclusion has been reached on the evidence forwarded to him by Mrs. Ruby Thain of the means by which ice could have formed on the wings of the aircraft after the accident at Munich carrying the Manchester United football team; and if, in the light of this evidence, and the further inquiry which he is making, he will reconsider the suspension of her husband, Captain James Thain, from pilot duties.
§ Mr. WatkinsonIt will be open to Captain Thain or those acting on his behalf to make any representations to the reviewing body to which I have referred in my Answer to the hon. Member for Wokingham (Mr. Remnant).