§ 105. Mr. G. Williamsasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation if he will give an estimate of the loss expected on transporting passengers from London Airport to South Bank by helicopter.
§ Mr. Boyd-CarpenterThis experimental service is part of the Government's helicopter development programme designed to gain experience essential to the future of British helicopter services. It should not therefore be regarded as a normal transport service, though the revenue it earns reduces its cost to British European Airways and to the Exchequer. For the period 25th July, when the service was introduced, to 31st March, 1956, the net cost, after allowing for passenger revenue, is estimated roughly at £63,000.