HC Deb 01 May 1972 vol 836 cc16-7W
63. Mr. Milian

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what discussions he is having with the United States Government regarding supersonic flying rights for Concorde over United States territory and landing rights at United States airports.

Mr. Michael Heseltine:

No special discussions are in hand, since the London-New York route will not involve supersonic flight by Concorde over the United States, and traffic rights are available to our airline at the relevant United States airports.

64. Mr. Milan

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement regarding the payload of Concorde over North Atlantic routes.

Mr. Onslow:

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply to a similar Question from my hon. Friend the Member for Walthamstow, East (Mr. Michael McNair-Wilson) on 28th April.—[Vol. 835, c. 378.]