§ 13. Mr. Leslie Huckfieldasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he will make a statement on discussions with United States aviation authorities about transatlantic air fares after 1st April 1973.
§ Mr. OnslowWe were unable to agree with the United States Government on new fares to apply on North Atlantic routes from 1st April, because they were unwilling to accept competitive advance booking fares and part charter arrangements sought by our airlines. The Governments concerned consider in these circumstances that the existing fares should continue in force, with adjustments to take account of changes in exchange rates, and the IATA airlines have agreed on proposals to this end.