HC Deb 26 November 1971 vol 826 c473W
Mr. Donald Stewart

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will introduce legislation to compel aircraft to be fitted with an independent reserve electric supply.

Mr. Noble

The British Civil Airworthiness Requirements already require that where electrical services are necessary for maintaining controlled flight and/or effecting a safe landing, such duplicate or emergency electricity supplies as will ensure the continued operation of these services in the event of any failure of any section of the electricity supply system shall be provided.

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