HC Deb 22 March 1976 vol 908 c67W
Mr. Pavitt

asked the Secretary of State for Trade if the statutory health checks for air pilots include the measurement of cholesterol in the blood stream; and if he will take steps to ensure that pilots who show a level deemed to be hazardous in terms of the possibility of a heart attack during the strain of take-off should be grounded until such time as the cholesterol level is normal.

Mr. Clinton Davis

This matter falls within the responsibility of the civil Aviation Authority and I have drawn the attention of the Chairman of the Authority to my hon. Friend's enquiries.