§ Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Minister of Aviation if he is aware that the surcharge imposed by him on British European Airways Corporation in respect of certain services in Scotland has restricted the use of Aberdeen airfield on certain days when it was previously open, with consequent damage to the tourist traffic between Scotland, England, and the Channel Islands; whether he has considered the letters from the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce and the hon. Member for Aberdeen, North, in this connection; and if he will take immediate steps in rectification.
§ Mr. SandysI have told B.E.A. that it can have Aberdeen aerodrome opened on Sundays provided that it agrees to pay the extra costs involved. I see no reason why this expense should fall on the taxpayer.