HC Deb 29 April 1963 vol 676 cc62-3W
62. Sir J. Langford-Holt

asked the Minister of Aviation what steps he is proposing to take to increase the amenities in the foreign arrivals lounge of London Airport.

Mr. Marten

I am not sure what particular amenities my hon. Friend has in mind. The general rearrangement of the passenger flow in No. 1 Building will be completed next month. The arrangements for passengers arriving in No. 3 Passenger Building are working well.

63. Sir A. V. Harvey

asked the Minister of Aviation if he is aware of the overcrowding in the passenger hall allocated to the domestic services at London Airport; and what steps are being taken to improve the conditions.

Mr. Marten

There is some overcrowding, but at present only for brief periods at peak hours. One remedy of course lies in the airlines timing their flights so that the flow of passengers is spread as evenly as possible. Further growth of traffic will be met by the new terminal building for domestic services which is being planned for completion in 1966.