§ Mr. McCrindleasked the Secretary of State for Transport what recent representations he has received from trade unionists and others alleging reductions in standards of safety on civil aircraft; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RidleyI have received no recent representations alleging reductions in standards of safety on civil aircraft. Measures concerning the safety of aircraft on the British register are the statutory responsibility of the Civil Aviation Authority and any questions relating thereto would be referred to the chairman in the first instance.