HC Deb 17 February 1976 vol 905 c629W
Mr. Brotherton

asked the Secretary of State for Trade in what circumstances his Department gives guidance or in any way constrains airport owners and managers in changing landing charges and associated tariffs.

Mr. Clinton Davis

Under the Civil Aviation Act 1949, Section 8(2)(o), the Secretary of State is empowered to regulate charges at licensed aerodromes. This power has not been exercised formally but it is customary for the Secretary of State's approval to be sought for changes in the charges at British Airport Authority's airports and for the charges recommended by the Aerodrome Owners Association for other airports.