§ Mr. Adleyasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what will be the preferred route from Bristol, Birmingham and Manchester, respectively, for traffic from these cities bound for Foulness.
§ Mr. OnslowPassengers to and from these cities can be expected to travel increasingly from their local airports. If they wish to use Maplin they could reach the airport either by inter-airport flights or by roads on existing or planned routes or by rail via King's Cross and the planned high-speed link.
§ Mr. Adleyasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry by what criteria of regional policy it has been decided to 465W locate a major international airport in South-East England.
§ Mr. OnslowAdditional airport capacity is needed in South-East England by about 1980 to cater for the forecast demand in that area, and Maplin fits in with the approved Strategic Plan for the South-East designating South Essex as a major growth area.