§ 47. Mr. Ron Lewisasked the Minister of Aviation what help he will give towards the provision of air services for Carlisle; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. StonehouseThe provision of air services is a matter for the operators themselves, and recent inquiries have shown that no operator yet considers demand for a London-Carlisle service sufficient to warrant starting. I am conscious of Carlisle's desire for air services and propose shortly to extend the scope and membership of the present North East Advisory Committee for Civil Aviation to cover Cumberland and Westmorland.
§ Mr. LewisWill my hon. Friend continue to use his powers with the airlines 418 in order to bring this service to Carlisle, as it is long overdue?
§ Mr. StonehouseI am conscious of the great anxiety displayed in Carlisle, and by its representative here, and I will certainly do my best to persuade the airlines to consider this proposal seriously.