§ Mr. Ellisasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will now open a meteorological office at Bristol Airport, in view of the build-up in traffic and the services that such an office could make available to Bristol as a whole.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesThe policy for the provision of meteorological services by the Government for civil aviation in the United Kingdom is a matter for the Board of Trade. I am not aware of any dissatisfaction with the services currently provided by the Meteorological Office for aircraft using Bristol (Lulsgate) Airport.
The Meteorological Office serves the general public in the Bristol area through the press, broadcasting, the Automatic Telephone Weather Service and the telephone inquiry service at the main meteorological office at Gloucester. The Office also provides specialised services for industrial and commercial customers by arrangement with them. The facilities are widely used, and are considered adequate for present needs.