asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Civil Aviation if he is aware of the complicated system of carnets for commercial aircraft, and if he will try to bring about a simplification.

The system of international customs carnets is not intended for use by operators of commercial aircraft, but for members of international private flying organisations affiliated to the Federation Aeronautique Internationale. Recommendations by the International Civil Aviation Organisation for the general simplification of Customs procedure are at present under consideration by all signatory States.