HC Deb 19 July 1967 vol 750 cc251-2W
4. Mr. Biggs-Davison

asked the President of the Board of Trade to what extent the development of vertical take-off aircraft was taken into account in calculating London's airport needs.

Mr. Jay

This factor was considered, but there is very little prospect of vertical take-off aircraft being used on a significant scale for the commercial transport of passengers by the time a conventional two-runway airport is needed for substantial operational use.

92. Mr. Hugh Jenkins

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will now give an assurance that the number of jet night flights to be permitted at London Airport (Heathrow) in the summer of 1968 will not exceed 3,500.

Mr. Jay

Yes.