HC Deb 28 July 1975 vol 896 c360W
32. Mr. Ronald Bell

asked the Secretary of State for Trade whether he will give a general direction to British Airways not to overbook their aircraft deliberately.

Mr. Clinton Davis

This would not be an appropriate matter for a general direction to the board under Section 40(1)(a) of the Civil Aviation Act 1971, which relates to matters affecting the national interest.