HC Deb 03 November 1975 vol 899 cc58-9W
26. Mr. Jessel

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what action he is taking following the infringement by Concorde of the 110 PNDB noise limit at Heath row.

Mr. Shore

I refer the hon. Member to the reply given on 20th October to the hon. Member for Windsor and Maidenhead (Dr. Glyn).—[Vol. 898, c. 147.]

Mr. Donald Stewart

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what are the proposed flight paths of the Concorde aircraft over the land areas of the United Kingdom when it comes into service.

Mr. Clinton Davis

Concorde will follow normal airways over the United Kingdom on the commercial service from London to Bahrain. Details of the track to be followed on the proposed transatlantic service have been published by the Civil Aviation Authority. A copy of the relevant NOT AM number 586/1925 has been placed in the Library.

Mr. Biffen

asked the Secretary of State for Trade if the proposed Concorde flight to Australia involves non-stop flying between Bahrain and Singapore.

Mr. Clinton Davis

Subject to our negotiating supersonic overflight of India with the Indian Government, British Airways proposes to fly non-stop between Bahrain and Singapore.

Mr. Biffen

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what representations have been made to India to secure overland supersonic flights by Concorde; what reply has been received; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Clinton Davis

It was not possible to reach agreement for supersonic transit of India in time for the endurance flights in the summer. Discussions are continuing with the Indian Government. A statement will be made in due course.

Mr. Biffen

asked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will list, respectively, those countries that have given and refused permission for overland supersonic flights by Concorde.

Mr. Clinton Davis

It would not be helpful to draw up such a list while our discussions are continuing with the countries concerned.