§ 19. Mr. Robert Atkinsasked the Secretary of State for Trade what progress is being made towards a 2W settlement of the dispute between 17 world airlines and the British Airports Authority and Her Majesty's Government in relation to landing charges.
§ Mr. EyreA summons by the British Airports Authority for an injunction against the airlines for withholding full payment of their airport charges was heard in the Commercial Court last week. A decision is not expected before tomorrow. No date for the hearing of the main legal action has yet been fixed, but my right hon. Friend intends to defend vigorously the action which is being brought against him. His defence is being prepared and will be served shortly.