Aircraft and Passenger Movements, London and Gatwick Airports

HC Deb 02 July 1962 vol 662 cc2-3W

A. V. Harvey

asked the Minister of Aviation what is the anticipated number of aircraft movements at London and Gatwick airports, together with the number of passengers passing through, for 1962 and 1965, respectively.

Mr. Woodhouse

The latest forecasts of aircraft and passenger movements for 1962 and 1965 are:

statistics for travel by air within the United Kingdom during 1961.

Mr. Woodhouse

In 1961 there were no accidents within the United Kingdom to aircraft engaged on public transport flights. Five fatal accidents occurred within the United Kingdom to aircraft on journeys other than public transport. The number of persons killed in these accidents was 11.

In addition, there were seven accidents in which 12 persons were killed, on flights which included training, banner towing—now prohibited—and photography.