§ 53. Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what action has been taken, in concert with other Governments, and through the United Nations, to prevent piracy against aircraft.
§ Mr. MulleyWe are actively engaged in dealing with the problem of unlawful242W seizure of aircraft. The International Civil Aviation Organisation, a Specialised Agency of the United Nations, has set up a committee of members of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organisation, including a United Kingdom representative. This committee is searching for new methods of preventing "hi-jacking".