17. Dr. Dunwoodyasked the Minister of Technology what consultations he intends having with local authorities before the final decision is taken about the routes for Concorde test flights at supersonic speeds.
§ Mr. J. P. W. MallalieuA number of local authorities have already made representations about Concorde's possible test80W routes. Their views and those of other interested bodies will be taken into account. But the choice of routes is necessarily limited by technical and safety requirements.