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5 MAY 1981
Top Set". It was on this basis that the warning was issued in a press release to the Press Gallery. My Department was subsequently informed that, although "Top Set" had originally failed the BS test, the supplier of "Top Set" had argued that the sample tested was unrepresentative and testing of a further sample was desirable. A set of revised press releases was immediately sent to the Press Gallery with a covering note drawing attention to the correction, and I was informed that a correction had been made. In my view, however, the covering note drawing attention to the correction should have been more widely circulated and I have given instructions that in the future this must be the practice. My Department has now been informed that further samples of "Top Set" have been tested by the BSI on behalf of the West Midlands trading standards department and are considered not to comply with the regulations.
Air Traffic Controllers
Mr. Michael Brown asked the Secretary of State for Trade what steps are being taken by the Civil Aviation Authority to minimise inconvenience to passengers as a result of disruption caused by air traffic controllers; and what reasons have been given for the decision to strike.
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Mr. Hooley asked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will ensure that the British Overseas Trade Board ceases to spend funds on promoting trade with South Africa.
Mr. Biffen: No.
Mr. Eyre: The degree of disruption caused by the strike varies depending on which units are affected, and on how many staff are absent, but in all cases the authority is providing the fullest service it can with those staff who repon for work, consistent with the maintenance of safety
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The CAA central trade union side informed the
North Sea Oil Operations (Safety)
Mr. Robert Hughes asked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will conduct a full investigation into reports that North Sea stand-by vessels are flouting safety guidelines agreed between his Department and the United Kingdom Offshore Operators Association; and if he will make a statement.
Mr. Eyre: My Department is already carrying out a thorough investigation into the reports in question and this will be completed as soon as possible.
Mr. Robert Hughes asked the Secretary of State for Trade (1) if he will replace guidelines on stand-by safety vessels for North Sea oil operations by legally binding regulations;
(2) if he is satisfied with the standards and design of vessels employed as stand-by safety vessels for North Sea oil operations;
(3) if he will undertake a comprehensive review into standards of safety operations, including crew training, of stand-by safety vessels employed in North Sea oil operations.
Mr. Eyre: I will reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.
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