§ Mr. Greenwayasked the Secretary of State for Defence whether, pursuant to the answer to the hon. Member for Uxbridge (Mr. Shersby) on 17 January, Official Report, c. 36, there are any plans to hold discussions on the use of facilities at Northolt airport with the British Airports Authority or any other civilian organisation.
§ Mr. WigginNo discussions have taken place with the British Airports Authority about increasing civilian air movements at RAF Northolt. However, in keeping with our long-standing plans to make fuller use of RAF Northolt we have said that we would be prepared to discuss the use of facilities at Northolt by BAA or any other civilian organisation. In addtition to Service movements, civil movements at RAF Northolt are currently limited to a maximum of 28 a day. There are no plans to increase this number.