§ Q18. Mr. Rankinasked the Prime Minister which of the former functions of the Ministry of Aviation now devolve on other Ministers; if he will name the Ministers concerned; and whether the realignments have now been completed.
§ The Prime MinisterResponsibility for civil aviation, including supervision of the air corporations and independent airlines, has been transferred to my right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade. As I made clear in my Statement on 16th June, a comprehensive examination is being carried out in order to determine the best way in which to reallocate the other responsibilities of the Ministry of Aviation. This examination will shortly be completed, and I will make a further Statement as soon as possible thereafter.