§ Mr. Skeetasked the Minister of Aviation Supply what proportion of the total training flights at Stansted numbering 28,378 in 1969–70 is intended to be transferred to Prestwick, and what proportion to Thurleigh in 1971–72 and 1972–73.
§ Mr. David PriceThe figure of 28,378 for 1969–70 is, I understand, the total number of test and training movements at Stansted for all operators. I am not aware of plans by airlines other than B.O.A.C. to transfer activities from Stansted, nor would they have to consult my right hon. Friend unless they proposed to make use of an airfield at one of the Ministry of Aviation Supply's establishments.
It is planned that the build-up of B.O.A.C. training at R.A.E., Bedford, will rise from about 4,500 movements at present to 10,000 in the calendar year 1971 and to 15,000 in 1972.