London-Moscow Service

HC Deb 19 November 1958 vol 595 c163W

98. Mr. Mikardo

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation the present position of the negotiations between British European Airways and Aeroflot for a London-Moscow service.

Mr. Watkinson

These negotiations were concluded in May, but the introduction of a service depends upon effective reduction of the noise level of the TU-104.

99. Mr. Mikardo

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation how the landing and take-off noise of the TU.104 aircraft compares with those of other jet aircraft which are now permitted to use London Airport.

Mr. Watkinson

I am not yet in a position to add to the reply given to the hon. Member for Glasgow, Govan (Mr. Rankin) on 5th November.