asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Civil Aviation what are the names of those now appointed to the National Civil Aviation Consultative Council; in particular what is his policy in connection with the inclusion of Members of Parliament on this Council; and what are the principles guiding him in his selection of the members of the Council.

The National Civil Aviation Consultative Council is an advisory body appointed by my noble Friend as being representative of a wide variety of interests associated with civil aviation. Members of Parliament are not included on the Council in that capacity. I am circulating in the OFFICIAL REPORT the Council's membership and terms of reference.

Would my hon. Friend make representations to his noble Friend on the score of Members of Parliament being included on this Council along the lines of Members being included on the Post Office Advisory Council, because I think this is a similar case?

The Post Office Council is, I think, a consumers' council. This is an advisory council to my noble Friend, and Members of Parliament are not included as such, although they can be included.

Does not the Minister think that the consumers' interests are among the interests he should consult?

The Air Transport Advisory Council consider consumers' interests.

Following are the membership and terms of reference: