§ Mr. Whiteheadasked the Secretary of State for Trade what information he has received about the bankruptcy of the charter firm Western Jet Ltd.; and how many British holidaymakers are estimated to have lost prepaid flights in consequence.
§ Mr. DeakinsWestern Jet is the trading name of Columbia Air Charter and Tour Brokers Ltd. I am not aware of the appointment of a receiver or liquidator of this company. The Civil Aviation Authority, which refused to renew the company's air travel organiser's licence for this year, is investigating reports that it has been trading since 31st March without a licence. No estimate is at present available of the numbers of intending passengers that might be affected.