HC Deb 29 July 1959 vol 610 c71W
41. Mr. Skeffington

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation the number of emergency landings at London Airport by the Boeing 707 since the service of that aircraft was started.

43. Mr. Hunter

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation the number of emergency landings at London Airport by the Boeing 707 during June and July of this year, and the total number since 1st January, 1959.

Mr. Hay

Since services by this aircraft first started in January last, there has been only one emergency landing, on 25th February. "Full emergencies" have been ordered at the airport in respect of it on six occasions, including one this month and two in June. "Local standbys" were ordered on five occasions, two being in June.

42. Mr. Skeffington

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation, in view of the complaints received from residents around London Airport of the low flying by the Boeing 707 on a number of occasions, if he will make representations to Pan American Airways of the concern this causes them.

44. Mr. Hunter

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation in view of the complaints of residents around London Airport on the low flying on a number of occasions by the Boeing 707, if he will draw the attention of Pan American Airways to the concern this is causing.

Mr. Hay

I am not aware of the cases of abnormal low-flying by Pan American's Boeing 707 aircraft to which the Questions refer, but I will investigate any cases of which the hon. Members can provide the necessary details.