HC Deb 14 March 1983 vol 39 c69W
Mr. Bill Walker

asked the Minister for Trade if he will list his powers in relation to the designation of airways in United Kingdom air space.

Mr. Sproat

Under section 60 of the Civil Aviation Act 1982, Her Majesty may by an air navigation order include provision generally for regulating air navigation.

Article 93(1) of the Air Navigation Order provides for the notification by means of publication in the "United Kingdom Aeronautical Information Publication NOTAMS" of controlled airspace (which includes airways); and Articles 13 and 19, together with schedules 6 and 9 of the order, specify the scale of equipment and qualifications required by aircraft and their crew who wish to operate in such airspace.

Mr. McQuarrie

asked the Minister for Trade what decision he has reached on the proposed airway between Edinburgh-Glasgow and Aberdeen; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Sproat

I will reply to my hon. Friend as soon as possible.