§ Mr. SteenTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport on what date the appeal was lodged by British Island Airways to his Department regarding the188W Gatwick-Glasgow, Gatwick-Edinburgh and Gatwick-Manchester routes; when he will make his decision; and what is the reason for the delay.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyThe appeal was lodged on 23 August 1988. It was one of a number of cases resulting from licensing decisions which followed the merger of British Airways and British Caledonian. My right hon. Friend's decision on the appeal was issued on 22 February.