§ 30. Mr. Sheermanasked the Secretary of State for Trade if he is satisfied with air safety standards which affect British citizens at home and abroad.
§ Mr. EyreAir safety standards affecting passengers in British-registered civil transport aircraft are the responsibility of the Civil Aviation Authority, and I am satisfied that the authority is carrying out competently its statutory obligations in this regard. In the case of foreign aircraft the responsibility for air safety standards is a matter for the State of registry concerned in accordance with the ICAO convention.