§ 29. Mrs. Whiteasked the Minister of Aviation if he has consulted British European Airways as to the effect on its proposed purchase of 24 Trident aircraft, or on its option to purchase a further 12, of the grant of licences to independent operators.
§ Mr. ThorneycroftNo. I have already approved British European Airways' proposed purchases of Tridents; and the Corporation has not sought approval to any revision of these proposals.