HC Deb 06 July 1981 vol 8 c4W
Mr. Sheerman

asked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will take steps to compensate British Airways for the loss of revenue arising from the Government's dispute with the Civil Service unions.

Mr. Eyre

No. Air navigation services are not provided by Her Majesty's Government, but by the Civil Aviation Authority pursuant to the Civil Aviation Act 1971. By virtue of section 28(3) of that Act no right of action lies for failure by the authority to provide the services.