HC Deb 03 February 1971 vol 810 cc385-6W
Mr. Wilkinson

asked the secretary of State for Trade and Industry what was the number of international passenger-carrying air movements into and out of the airports of the Midlands and York-shire, namely Birmingham, Brough, Coventry, East Midlands and Leeds/Bradford, in 1970.

Mr. Noble

Following is the information, which is available to July, 1970. For purposes of comparison the same information is shown for the corresponding period of 1969.

aware of the concern following the recent collision of aircraft over Nottinghamshire; and if he will cause an inquiry to be held with the Ministry of Defence and the Chief Inspector of Accidents, with a view to greater safety procedures being required.

Mr. Noble

I was distressed to learn of the collision between two R.A.F. Canberra aircraft near Mansfield. I understand from my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence that an R.A.F. Board of Inquiry into this disaster is now in progress. The investigation of this accident, which concerns military aircraft only, is not the responsibility of the Chief Inspector of Accidents.