§ Mr. Hefferasked the Minister of Aviation if he is aware of the concern expressed by the Liverpool Airport Committee and the Aerodrome Owners' Association at the attempt being made by British European Airways to stop flights by independent airlines to the Balearic Islands next summer; and if he will take this into account in deciding the appeal which is now before him.
§ Mr. Roy JenkinsThese two bodies were parties neither to the appeals nor to the proceedings before the Air Transport Licensing Board. They were not called as witnesses at either proceeding. I cannot, therefore, take their views on these cases into account in deciding the appeals. In my exercise of this function I must be guided by the evidence deployed. The respondents, however, have had every opportunity of putting forward evidence and argument in favour of the flights taking place.