§ Mr. Wilkinsonasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he will institute a system of mandatory defect reporting for civil aviation, on the lines of the special occurrence reports used by the Royal Air Force.
§ Mr. NobleWhile I am aware of the reporting system used by the Royal Air Force, I see no present need for requirements additional to those already contained in Article 9(5) of the Air Navigation Order, 1970, in respect of defects occurring to civil aircraft. I am, however, keeping the matter under review and will not hesitate to act if it becomes clear that further legislation would contribute to improved safety.