HC Deb 27 November 1964 vol 702 c225W
Sir Knox Cunningham

asked the Minister of Aviation if he will state the estimated number of passengers who will have travelled between the two civil airports of London and Belfast in 1964 and the actual number of similar passengers in 1963, 1962, 1961 and 1960, respectively.

Mr. Stonehouse

It is estimated that 420,000 passengers will have travelled between London and Belfast civil airports in 1964. Figures for the previous four years were as follows:

1963 345,178
1962 298,787
1961 249,518
1960 209,219

Sir Knox Cunningham

asked the Minister of Aviation if he will state the estimated number of passengers who will have passed through Belfast Civil Airport in 1964 and the actual number of similar passengers in 1963, 1962, 1961 and 1960, respectively.

Mr. Stonehouse

It is estimated that 780,000 passengers will have passed through Belfast Airport in 1964. Figures for the previous four years were as follows:

1963 661,834
1962 585,239
1961 515,204
1960 428,533