HC Deb 09 May 1960 vol 623 cc16-7W
79. Mr. Hunter

asked the Minister of Aviation what jet airliners, other than the Comet B4, have been allowed to use London Airport during the night, since he gave permission for the Comet B4 to be used for night services.

81. Mr. Skeffington

asked the Minister of Aviation what jet airliners, other than the Comet B4, have been allowed to use London Airport during the night, since he gave permission to British European Airways to use the Comet B4 for night services.

Mr. Sandys

Apart from delayed flights, no jet aircraft other than the Comet 4B has been allowed to operate night services at London Airport.

80. Mr. Hunter

asked the Minister of Aviation whether he has received an application from Pan-American Airways to operate the jet airliner Boeing 707 during the night at London Airport; what other airlines have also applied; and if he will give an assurance that permission will not be given.

82. Mr. Skeffington

asked the Minister of Aviation whether he has received an application from Pan-American Airways to operate the jet airliner Boeing 707 during the night at London Airport; what other airlines have also applied; and if he will give an assurance that permission will not be given.

Mr. Sandys

I have received no application from any airline to operate night services with Boeing 707s.