§ Mr. Peter Millsasked the Minister of Aviation, in view of the fact that the privately-operated airline has withdrawn its service between the South-West and London Airport, if he will give a general direction, in the public interest, to British European Airways to extend their services to the South-West; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MulleyNo. Decisions on new services are a matter for operators' commercial judgment. It is open to either B.E.A. or any independent airline to apply to the Air Transport Licensing Board for the necessary air service licence, if they consider that the demand for services on the route is sufficient.