HC Deb 20 November 1969 vol 791 cc368-9W
Mr. Gordon Campbell

asked the President of the Board of Trade for how long Inverness Airport, Dalcross, is to be closed.

Mr. Goronwy Roberts

Until the 30th November unless the weather is very bad.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

asked the President of the Board of Trade what steps are being taken to enable British European Airways to restore the normal number of flights in the service to and from Inverness, via Lossiemouth, while Dalcross Airport is closed if the period extends beyond 30th November.

Mr. Goronwy Roberts

The decision by British European Airways to reduce the number of their services to Inverness (using Lossiemouth) whilst Dalcross aerodrome is closed is within the commercial discretion of the airline. Whether these services will be restored in full in the unlikely event of Dalcross being closed beyond 30th November will also be for the Corporation to decide. Lossiemouth airfield as such is adequate for all normal services to Inverness.