HC Deb 30 April 1991 vol 190 c95W
Mr. David Marshall

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what reliable biological testing has been undertaken of the sprinkler systems proposed for use in passenger transport aircraft at time of aviation fires.

Mr. McLoughlin

The statutory responsibility for the safety regulation of United Kingdom civil aviation rests with the Civil Aviation Authority. As the answer requires detailed technical information, I have drawn the hon. Member's question to the attention of the Civil Aviation Authority, asking it to write to the hon. Member.