§ Mr. Mitchellasked the Minister of Aviation how many fires have occurred in passengers' luggage on aircraft coming into or outward bound from London Airport; and what steps are being taken to bring to the attention of passengers that the carrying of matches contravenes Section 343 of the Air Navigation Act, 1960.
§ Mr. StonehouseOnly one, and this occurred while the luggage was being unloaded. The airlines warn passengers against carrying inflammable substances in their baggage, by various means including statements in time-tables, pamphlets and tickets, and notices at check-in-points.