§ Mr. Tebbitasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many air traffic controllers have been disciplined during each of the last five years following their involvement in air miss incidents.
§ Mr. NobleIn the years from 1st January, 1966, to date, one air traffic controller was disciplined in 1967, five in 1968 and three in 1969 following involvement in air miss incidents.
§ Mr. Tebbitasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what regulations and procedures he has laid down for the reporting and classification of air miss incidents.
§ Mr. NobleA pilot of a civil aircraft who considers it has been in danger of collision within United Kingdom airspace should report the incident at once by radio to an Air Traffic Services Unit, and confirm the report in writing within seven days. The detailed procedure is set out in the United Kingdom Aeronautical Information Publication "Air Pilot", Section RAC 35, and I am sending a copy to my hon. Friend. All incidents reported are investigated by the Air Miss Working Group, composed of representatives of users, and classified by it as involving actual risk, possible risk, or no risk.