HC Deb 06 August 1975 vol 897 cc237-8W
Mr. Trotter

asked the Secretary of State for Trade whether he informed British Airways, British Caledonian and Laker Airways of his decisions as to the future of civil aviation; if so, whether in each case they indicated their satisfaction or dissatisfaction; and, in the latter case, in what respect they were dissatisfied.

Mr. Shore

I informed British Airways, British Caledonian Airways and Laker Airways of my decisions on future civil aviation policy shortly before my statement in the House. All three of them have subsequently expressed their views in the Press.

Mr. Trotter

asked the Secretary of State for Trade whether he will publish the detailed report on the future of civil aviation prepared by his Department in conjunction with the Civil Aviation Authority or place a copy in the Library of the House; and if not, if he will state the reasons for his decision.

Mr. Shore

No. It is not customary to publish the advice which officials submit to Ministers.