§ 117. Mr. Mikardoasked the Minister of Aviation whether he is aware that the shortage of personnel in the Flight Operations Inspectorate affects the maintenance of safety standards in airline operations; and what steps he is taking to recruit further personnel.
§ Mr. Roy JenkinsFive of the Flight Operations Inspectors' posts are unfilled at present owing to resignations from the service during 1964. We hope to fill these vacant posts as soon as possible. Meanwhile the usual checks on U.K. airlines are being carried out.