§ Mr. Hugh Jenkinsasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry under what agreement Her Majesty's Government meet claims arising from sonic bang damage inflicted by French built and operated Concorde aircraft flying supersonically over the Irish Sea; and how many claims for how much money have been involved.
§ Mr. OnslowUnder the 1962 Treaty, the development aircraft are jointly owned, and each country meets claims arising within its own territory. Concorde 001's test flying on the West Coast route has resulted in 14 claims, for which £1141.76 has been paid in compensation.