§ Mr. Dudley Smithasked the Minister of Aviation if he is satisfied that the regulations governing the regular medical examination of civil airline pilots are sufficiently stringent; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. StonehouseMedical requirements for pilots are laid down in Annex 1 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation to which the United Kingdom is signatory. Civil airline pilots are examined to these standards at six-monthly intervals by medical officers experienced in aviation. Where necessary cases are referred to consultants. The medical standards are high, and are rigorously maintained.