B.O.A.C. (Guthrie Report)

HC Deb 12 February 1964 vol 689 c79W

Mr. Cronin

asked the Minister of Aviation what consideration he has given to the proposals made to him by Sir Giles Guthrie, the Chairman of British Overseas Airways Corporation, with regard to writing off British Overseas Airways Corporation's £80 million deficit and to closing down unprofitable routes, unless a Ministerial direction has been given, with separate entry in the British Overseas Airways Corporation's account of any loss involved.

Mr. Amery

I have not received any such proposals from the Chairman of B.O.A.C.

104. Mr. Cronin

asked the Minister of Aviation if he will now permit Sir Giles Guthrie, the new Chairman of British Overseas Airways Corporation, to read the whole of the Corbett Report on British Overseas Airways Corporation.

Mr. Amery

I would refer the hon. Gentleman to the reply which I gave to the hon. Member for Glasgow, Govan (Mr. Rankin) on 29th January.