§ 3. Colonel J. R. H. Hutchisonasked the Parliamentary Secreary to the Ministry of Civil Aviation how many Atlantic arrivals and departures to and from Prestwick, by aircraft of the three corporations, took place during June; and how many by other airlines.
§ Mr. LindgrenIn the month of June there were 17 arrivals and 19 departures to and from Prestwick Airport on transatlantic services by the British Overseas Airways Corporation, 41 arrivals and 41 departures by Trans-Canada Airlines and 54 arrivals and 56 departures by foreign airlines.
§ Colonel HutchisonDoes not the Parliamentary Secretary agree that these figures abundantly bear out the contention that if left to themselves to choose between Prestwick, Heathrow and Shannon, a great many foreign companies will, in fact, prefer to use Prestwick?
§ Mr. LindgrenYes, as and when it is the most effective route on the Great Circle route.
§ Mrs. Jean MannDo these figures bear out the prognostication that a Labour Government would close Prestwick?