HC Deb 07 February 1968 vol 758 c140W
71. Sir R. Russell

asked the President of the Board of Trade what steps are being taken to ensure that jumbo jets and other large aircraft of the future are equipped with life rafts in case of ditching.

Mr. J. P. W. Mallalieu:

Life rafts sufficient to accommodate all persons on board are required by legislation to be carried on long overwater flights by all British-registered public transport aircraft.