§ Mr. LitherlandTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will meet the chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority to discuss the introduction of mandatory protective measures for modern aircraft requiring(a) the fitting of locks to doors and latches and (b) the reinforcing of bulkheads and control systems from possible explosive damage; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyThe question would be more appropriately directed to the Civil Aviation Authority, which has the statutory responsibility for the safety regulation of civil aviation. I shall bring the hon. Member's concern to the attention to the chairman.