§ 23. Mr. Emrys Hughesasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Civil Aviation if he is aware that the air service between Belfast and Prestwick is now operating twice daily and carrying 450 passengers a week; that an additional allocation of petrol would enable it to operate five times daily and reduce fares below third class fares by rail and boat between Glasgow and Belfast; and if he will consider a further allocation of petrol for this purpose.
Mr. Ivor Thomas.I am aware of the present operating capacity of this air service. I am unable to support an application for an increased allocation of petrol, but arrangements are being made to augment the direct Glasgow-Belfast air service.