§ 2. Mr. R. Harrisasked the Minister of Aviation if he can yet state his decision about the application by British European Airways to fly Comet 4B aircraft to and from London Airport at night.
§ The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Aviation (Mr. Geoffrey Rippon)Test flights are continuing. My right hon. Friend hopes to make a decision fairly soon.
§ Mr. HarrisBefore the Minister finally makes a decision, will he consider the possibility of operating jet aircraft 2 at night from strips on coastal areas where they would not cause quite so much disturbance to the local residents?
§ Mr. RipponNo, Sir.