§ 6. Mr. Gerald Nabarroasked the Minister of Civil Aviation how many passengers were carried on the. Birmingham-London helicopter service during the initial period of six months' operation ended 29th November, 1951; what is the percentage. of maximum-carrying capacity represented by these passengers; and whether he will extend the service to Ringway, Manchester, and Speke, Liverpool, at an early date.
§ Mr. MaclayIn the first six months of operation 821 passengers were carried, representing 48.5 per cent. of capacity. Extensions of this experimental service are not contemplated until more economic helicopters are available.