§ Mr. Tebbitasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he will accept applications from women for appointment as Inspectors of Aircraft Accidents.
§ Mr. Michael HeseltineFew women possess qualifications of airline pilots or aeronautical engineers together with the substantial experience which is required, and applications have hitherto been invited from men only. But I see no justification for maintaining this restriction on recruitment and I have decided that in future applications are to be invited from both men and women possessing the necessary qualifications and experience.