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Written question asked by Gwyneth Dunwoody (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 June 1997. It was answered by Glenda Jackson (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 June 1997 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.


Dept of Transport;Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question
What plans he has for an increase in inspections of Moroccan-registered aircraft following the FAA's announcement that Morocco fails to meet international aviation standards.
Answer

Mrs. Dunwoody: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what plans he has for an increase in inspections of Moroccan-registered aircraft following the FAA's announcement that Morocco fails to meet international aviation standards. [2654] Ms Glenda Jackson: We have no evidence to suggest that Moroccan-registered aircraft flying to the UK are unsafe and have no current plans to inspect such aircraft. Morocco has applied for an assessment under the International Civil Aviation Organisation's safety oversight programme and we will review the position once that assessment has been carried out.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
2654; 295 c414W
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Aviation Aircraft Standards Safety Morocco Federal Aviation Administration