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Written question asked by Lord Ashdown of Norton-sub-Hamdon (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 December 1996. It was answered by John Bowis (Conservative) on Wednesday, 18 December 1996 on behalf of the Department of Transport.


Dept of Transport

Question
How many holders of a UK licence FFL and UK licence PFL (H) have been convicted for conducting public transport operations. - Inc figs.
Answer

Mr. Ashdown: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many holders of a UK private pilot's licence and a UK private pilot's licence (helicopter) have been convicted for conducting public transport operations. [8835] Mr. Bowis: Since 1 January 1991, there have been 18 successful prosecutions for illegal public transport operations, 12 involving fixed-wing aircraft and six involving helicopters. The records do no show the category of licence held by the pilots.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
8835; 287 c661W;287 c659W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Aviation Convictions Aircraft Crew Licensing Helicopters Passengers
Contains statistics
Yes