Section 1 Appointment and: functions of Minister of Civil Aviation

It shall be lawful for His Majesty to appoint a Minister of Civil Aviation (in this Act referred to as " the Minister") who shall be charged with the general duty of organising, carrying out and encouraging measures for the development of civil aviation, for the designing, development and production of civil aircraft, for the promotion of safety and efficiency in the use thereof, and for research into questions relating to air navigation :

Provided that this subsection shall not authorise the production of civil aircraft by the Minister.

The acquisition and disposal of aircraft, aero-engines and aviation equipment in discharge of the Minister's said duty shall be subject to the approval of the Treasury.