HC Deb 07 July 1970 vol 803 c46W
Mr. Leslie Huckfield

asked the President of the Board of Trade what representations about hi-jacking and acts of air terrorism have been received this year from the British Airline Pilots Association and the International Federation of Airline Pilots Associations; and what replies have been sent.

Mr. Corfield

There has been an exchange of letters and a discussion between the British Airline Pilots Association and the Board of Trade on various aspects of airport security.

Mr. Leslie Huckfield

asked the President of the Board of Trade what representations have been received this year from British European Airways and the British Overseas Airways Corporation about hi-jacking and other acts of air terrorism; and what replies have been sent.

Mr. Corfield

None, but the Board of Trade has been in close consultation with both Corporations on all aspects of these matters.