HC Deb 15 November 1976 vol 919 cc393-4W
Mr. Carter-Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Trade if he has a report on the cause of the accidents to the aircraft on the Falkland Islands; if he is satisfied with the conditions and safety of the aircraft which crashed; if he is satisfied with the medical facilities available in these aircraft; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Clinton Davis

On 14th October 1976 a DHC Beaver aircraft crashed in potential for British hotels, British carriers, British transport and other services to earn foreign currency; and if he is aware that this market for the sale of British products such as textiles is virtually untouched; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Meacher

I am aware of and welcome the growth in short visits by overseas tourists which is being fostered by the National Tourism Boards and the BTA which are grant aided and the various sectors of the tourist industry. I trust that the opportunity offered by their high expenditure on clothing and other textiles is being fully catered for by competitive marketing of British products to retail outlets.

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