§ Mr. Onslowasked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will direct the Civil Aviation Authority, in the national interest, to expedite its hearings on the reallocation of the London-Los Angeles air route to ensure that a British carrier is able to resume service without delay.
§ Mr. SproatNo, but without prejudice to the outcome of the hearing I have directed the authority to exempt British Caledonian Airways temporarily from the licensing requirements, so that a service can be provided while its own and other applications for the route are being considered.