§ Mr. Martenasked the Minister of Aviation whether such recommendations of the Cairns Committee as are capable of being implemented by administrative action, are being so implemented.
§ Mr. StonehouseThe White Paper on Aviation Safety (Command 1695 of April, 1962) indicated the measures which were being taken to implement the recommendations of the Cairns Committee, and those which can be dealt with by administrative action are already being put into effect.
§ Mr. Martenasked the Minister of Aviation whether he will give an estimate of the time which will elapse before new regulations affecting inspectors' investigations and public inquiries, based on the report of the Cairns Committee, will be promulgated.
§ Mr. StonehouseThe drafting of regulations giving effect to the recommendations of the Cairns Committee on civil aircraft accident investigations requires detailed consultations and consideration. I cannot give a firm estimate of the time, but there will be no avoidable delay.