HC Deb 08 December 1966 vol 737 c340W
85. Mr. Fortescue

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will issue a general direction to British European Airways and the British Overseas Airways Corporation to ensure that, when London Airport is closed by fog, diverted aircraft do not all go to the same alternative destination, thus causing congestion and delay.

Mr. Jay

No. The choice of airports as alternates is the responsibility of airline operators.