HC Deb 24 July 2000 vol 354 c387W
Mr. Gordon Prentice

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what guidance he issues to air carriers operating out of UK airports on(a) appropriate staff training for, and (b) ways of dealing with, air rage. [131896]

Mr. Mullin

The Civil Aviation Authority is responsible for the safety regulation of UK-registered aircraft. UK airlines, as a condition for the issue of an Air Operators' Certificate, are required to train cabin staff in all relevant safety procedures and, given the disparate nature of aircraft operations, it is for them to decide the most appropriate type of training in dealing with disruptive passengers.

Mr. Gordon Prentice

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions how many carriers operating out of UK airports carry handcuffs and other passenger restraints; and if he will make a statement. [131895]

Mr. Mullin

This is a matter for the airlines. However, I understand that most airlines operating long-haul flights to and from UK airports carry handcuffs or other forms of passenger restraint.