§ Mr. Lathamasked the Secretary of State for Transport what steps Her Majesty's Government intend to take to increase competition in licensing air carriers from the United Kingdom to South Africa; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. David MitchellAir transport licensing is a matter for the Civil Aviation Authority. The authority is currently reviewing airline competition policy in the light of the impending privatisation of British Airways and will be considering the need for a greater degree of competition in the industry.