asked the Minister representing the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, upon notice, on 20 July 2011:

In regard to a recent Lateline program on aeroplane construction (namely Boeing) and parts not meeting their specifications, especially supporting hoops for fuselages: As a result of the report:

(a) have any investigations been undertaken by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority in relation to equipment purchased from Boeing by the domestic carriers; if so, what have those investigations revealed;

(b) is the department in negotiations with Boeing or domestic carriers concerning these revelations; and

(c) what steps, if any, have been taken to investigate the potential safety issues outlined in the program.