Aircraft Movements (Hansard, 1 February 1973)

HC Deb 01 February 1973 vol 849 c466W 466W

§ Mr. Adley
asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry by what percentage aircraft movements increased in 1972 over 1971, at the following airports, namely, London (Heathrow), London (Gatwick), Bristol (Lulsgate), Birmingham (Elmdon), Manchester (Ringway), Gloucester (Staverton) and Cardiff (Rhoose).

§ Mr. Onslow
Following is the information:—

ANNUAL PERCENTAGE INCREASES OR DECREASES IN AIR TRANSPORT MOVEMENTS IN 1972 COMPARED WITH 1971

Per cent.

London (Heathrow) … … +2.9

London (Gatwick) … … +14.4

Bristol (Lulsgate) … … +5.18^*

Birmingham … … +6.11^*

Manchester … … +10.34^*

Gloucester (Staverton) … … -15.29^*

Glamorgan (Rhoose) … … +1.08^*

^* Figures for year ended 30th September 1972 compared with year ended 30th September 1971.

ANNUAL PERCENTAGE INCREASES OR DECREASES IN AIR TRANSPORT MOVEMENTS IN 1972 COMPARED WITH 1971
			Per cent.
London (Heathrow)	…	…	+2.9
London (Gatwick)	…	…	+14.4
Bristol (Lulsgate)	…	…	+5.18^*
Birmingham	…	…	+6.11^*
Manchester	…	…	+10.34^*
Gloucester (Staverton)	…	…	-15.29^*
Glamorgan (Rhoose)	…	…	+1.08^*
^* Figures for year ended 30th September 1972 compared with year ended 30th September 1971.