§ Mr. Pardoeasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether the west-coast supersonic flight test route is to be used for further supersonic tests; for how long it is to be used; and what study he has made of alternatives.
§ Mr. OnslowA limited number of further flights down the west coast route are envisaged during Concorde's development programme. The route was chosen as the only one combining the necessary technical and safety requirements with the minimum public disturbance.