HC Deb 04 December 1979 vol 975 c178W
Mr. Sheerman

asked the Secretary of State for Trade if he is satisfied with the present level of air safety; and if he will bring forward legislation to provide for higher safety standards for British passengers on internal and external flights.

Mr. Tebbit

Civil aviation safety in the United Kingdom is primarily the responsibility of the Civil Aviation Authority. Legislation is continuously reviewed and revised as necessary as proven technical advances enable higher safety standards to be provided for passengers travelling in United Kingdom registered aircraft.