17. Minister to consult with Board
The Minister and the Board shall, from time to time, consult together with regard to relations with other countries or territories affecting the exercise of its functions; and if in the case of an application for an air transport service licence or permit, the Minister is of the opinion that any air transport service proposed would involve negotiations with the government of some other country or territory of rights which it would be inexpedient for the time being to seek, the Minister may suspend consideration of that application so far as it relates to that service.